Chowan County property record for 148 Mexico Rd, Edenton, NC 27932
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,012 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.81 acres (35,284 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $583 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 780513240456 |
| Primary APN | 780513240456 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,012 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,208 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 35,284 sqft (0.81 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 240 ft deep x 294 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Deck Area | 112 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 52399 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 148 MEXICO RD |
| City | EDENTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27932-9575 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R20 |
| Legal Description | BEN LEARY TRACT |
| Legal Subdivision | LEARY TRACT |
| Jurisdiction | CHOWAN NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 1, EDENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 930202 |
148 Mexico Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2024.
Source: Chowan County records, as of October 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 148 MEXICO RD, EDENTON, NC 27932-9575 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 22, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 2024427944 |
| Deed Book / Page | 584 / 494 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 148 Mexico Rd was $583, up 0.7% 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 | $583.00 (+0.69%) | $72,945 (-3.69%) Land $15,836 Building $57,109 | $72,945 (-3.69%) Land $15,836 Building $57,109 |
| 2025 | $579.00 | $75,739 Land $18,630 Building $57,109 | $75,739 Land $18,630 Building $57,109 |
| 2023 | $556.00 | $75,739 Land $18,630 Building $57,109 | $75,739 Land $18,630 Building $57,109 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 148 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 148 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 |
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