Chowan County property record for 144 Mexico Rd, Edenton, NC 27932
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 800 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.39 acres (16,988 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $40,500 (Aug 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $659 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 780513243635 |
| Primary APN | 780513243635 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 800 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 16,988 sqft (0.39 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 225 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 132 sqft |
| Deck Area | 212 sqft |
| Storage Building | 360 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 50969 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 144 MEXICO RD |
| City | EDENTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27932-9575 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R20 |
| Legal Description | PARCEL B WATSON/LEARY TRACT |
| Legal Subdivision | LEARY TRACT |
| Jurisdiction | CHOWAN NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 1, EDENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 930202 |
144 Mexico Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2019.
Source: Chowan County records, as of October 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 144 MEXICO RD, EDENTON, NC 27932-9575 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 144 Mexico Rd was $659, up 4.6% 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 | $659.00 (+4.6%) | $82,400 (-) Land $8,970 Building $73,430 | $82,400 (-) Land $8,970 Building $73,430 |
| 2025 | $630.00 | $82,400 Land $8,970 Building $73,430 | $82,400 Land $8,970 Building $73,430 |
| 2023 | $605.00 | $82,400 Land $8,970 Building $73,430 | $82,400 Land $8,970 Building $73,430 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 144 Mexico 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.
Wildfire risk around 144 Mexico Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 87 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Fybe Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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