Chowan County property record for 135 Bowens Rd, Edenton, NC 27932
| Property Type | Agricultural Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,590 sqft · built 2024 |
| Lot Size | 182 acres (7,960,590 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,003 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2024 Transfer Oct 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 688500470666 |
| Primary APN | 688500470666 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,590 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,393 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2024 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2024 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,960,590 sqft (182 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 175 sqft |
| Deck Area | 18 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 51916 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 135 BOWENS RD |
| City | EDENTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27932-9594 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Agricultural |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Description | WILDER TRACT |
| Legal Subdivision | WILDER |
| Jurisdiction | CHOWAN NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 1, EDENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 930202 |
135 Bowens Rd, agricultural vacant land, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in December 2024.
Source: Chowan County records, as of October 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 148, EDENTON, NC 27932-0148 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2024 | Gift Deed, Transfer |
| Oct 20, 2023 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 25, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 25, 2013 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 2, 1998 |
| Deed Book / Page | 454 / 18 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 000589/277 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Gift Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHOWAN NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Property Address | 135 BOWENS RD, EDENTON, NC 27932-9594 |
| Document Number | 000589/277 |
| Book / Page | 589 / 277 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Instrument | 428757 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 OAKRIDGE DR, EDENTON, NC 27932-9252 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 217 BOWENS RD, EDENTON, NC 27932-9595 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHOWAN NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 20, 2023 |
| Property Address | 135 BOWENS RD, EDENTON, NC 27932-9594 |
| Document Number | 000574/916 |
| Book / Page | 574 / 916 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 426300 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $200.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 105 HOBBS LN, EDENTON, NC 27932-9460 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 148, EDENTON, NC 27932-0148 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 135 Bowens Rd was $1,003, up 26.5% from the year before.
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 | $1,003.00 (+26.48%) | $125,442 (-66.9%) Land $125,442 | $404,801 (-39.1%) Land $404,801 |
| 2025 | $793.00 | $379,036 Land $103,715 Building $275,321 | $664,644 Land $389,323 Building $275,321 |
| 2023 | $1,028.00 | $139,969 Land $128,892 Building $11,077 | $423,452 Land $412,375 Building $11,077 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 135 Bowens Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2003.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2003) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2003 · Hurricane Isabel |
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.
The area around 135 Bowens Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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.
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