Chowan County property record for 131 River Rd, Edenton, NC 27932
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,019 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.61 acres (26,572 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $17,800 (Jun 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $1,294 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 687900441690 |
| Primary APN | 687900441690 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,019 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,988 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,962 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 26,572 sqft (0.61 acres) |
| Garage Area | 648 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 221 sqft |
| Storage Building | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 23099 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 131 RIVER RD |
| City | EDENTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27932-9071 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Description | W SMITH TRACT |
| Legal Subdivision | SMITH TRACT |
| Jurisdiction | CHOWAN NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 2, MIDDLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 930201 |
Source: Chowan County records, as of October 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 131 RIVER RD, EDENTON, NC 27932-9071 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 12, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 12, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 242 / 573 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Chowan County assessment roll, as of October 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Chowan County |
| Unified School District | Edenton-Chowan Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,294.00 (+4.52%) | $161,853 (-) Land $14,335 Building $147,518 | $161,853 (-) Land $14,335 Building $147,518 |
| 2025 | $1,238.00 (+4.12%) | $161,853 (-) Land $14,335 Building $147,518 | $161,853 (-) Land $14,335 Building $147,518 |
| 2023 | $1,189.00 | $161,853 Land $14,335 Building $147,518 | $161,853 Land $14,335 Building $147,518 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 21 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 21 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2003–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2016 · Hurricane Matthew |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 43% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CHOWAN CO WATER SYSTEM serves 11,722 people · EPA ID NC0421015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 18 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Focus Broadband Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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