Craven County property record for 1503 Simmons St, New Bern, NC 28560
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,268 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.338 acres (14,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $232,000 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,424 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Line of Credit Nov 2024 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 8-063-002 |
| Primary APN | 8-063-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,268 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,268 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,742 sqft (0.338 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Storage Building | 1 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 142263 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1503 SIMMONS ST |
| City | NEW BERN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28560-3447 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR15 |
| Legal Description | 2 NORTH HILLS |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH HILLS |
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
1503 Simmons St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2024.
Source: Craven County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1503 SIMMONS ST, NEW BERN, NC 28560-3447 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 26, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
| Nov 15, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage NAVY FCU |
| Jul 31, 2019 | Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202410133708 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3818 / 2060 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 15, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2759/0549 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Property Address | 1503 SIMMONS ST, NEW BERN, NC 28560-3447 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 03764/1790 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 26, 2023 |
| Book Page | 3764/1790 |
| Instrument | 10112889 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 15, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1503 SIMMONS ST, NEW BERN, NC 28560-3447 |
| Document Number | 03818/2060 |
| Book / Page | 3818 / 2060 |
| Map Reference | MB 9 PG 91 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 5, 2024 |
| Instrument | 10133708 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $464.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 317 TINA MAE DR, VANCEBORO, NC 28586-0020 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1503 SIMMONS ST, NEW BERN, NC 28560-3447 |
| Document Number | 0038182063 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 15, 2024 |
| Instrument | 3818/2063 |
| Name | NAVY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1503 SIMMONS ST, NEW BERN, NC 28560-3447 |
| Document Number | 3579/186 |
| Book / Page | 3579 / 186 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 10041237 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1503 SIMMONS ST, NEW BERN, NC 28560-3447 |
| Document Number | 10041238 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 10041238 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1503 Simmons St was $1,424, up 3.4% from the year before.
Source: Craven County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Craven County |
| Municipality | New Bern City |
| Unified School District | Craven County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,424.00 (+3.41%) | $156,360 (-) Land $30,000 Building $126,360 | $156,360 (-) Land $30,000 Building $126,360 |
| 2025 | $1,377.00 | $156,360 Land $30,000 Building $126,360 | $156,360 Land $30,000 Building $126,360 |
| 2023 | $1,349.00 (+34.36%) | $156,360 (+72.58%) Land $30,000 Building $126,360 | $156,360 Land $30,000 Building $126,360 |
| 2022 | $1,004.00 | $90,600 Land $24,000 Building $66,600 | |
| 2018 | $90,600 Land $24,000 Building $66,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1503 Simmons St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 9.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 141 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 141 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 263 (1979–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 263 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2018 · Hurricane Florence |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 1503 Simmons St 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 96% of the US · lower than 97.9% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | CITY OF NEW BERN serves 37,884 people · EPA ID NC0425010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 58 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
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