Craven County property record for 1505 Laurel St, New Bern, NC 28562
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,806 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (14,988 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,543 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Mortgage Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 8-063-024 |
| Primary APN | 8-063-024 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,806 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,806 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,988 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Storage Building | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 94920 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1505 LAUREL ST |
| City | NEW BERN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28562-3311 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR15 |
| Legal Description | 24 NORTH HILLS |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH HILLS |
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
1505 Laurel St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2021.
Source: Craven County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1505 LAUREL ST, NEW BERN, NC 28562-3311 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage M & T BANK |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Apr 1, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage TRUIST BANK |
| Jan 8, 2019 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 23, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 8, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202110089138 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3705 / 1708 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 2, 1973 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0823000691 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Property Address | 1505 LAUREL ST, NEW BERN, NC 28562-3311 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 25, 2023 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1505 LAUREL ST, NEW BERN, NC 28562-3311 |
| Document Number | 03778/1286 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Book Page | 3778/1286 |
| Instrument | 10118313 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GETZVILLE, NY 14068 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 339 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1505 LAUREL ST, NEW BERN, NC 28562-3311 |
| Document Number | 03705/1708 |
| Book / Page | 3705 / 1708 |
| Map Reference | MB 9 PG 91 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 10089138 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 5, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $380.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1505 LAUREL ST, NEW BERN, NC 28562-3311 |
| Document Number | 0037051711 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3705/1711 |
| Name | BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Property Address | 1505 LAUREL ST, NEW BERN, NC 28562-3311 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 3607/1338 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 1, 2020 |
| Book Page | 3607/1338 |
| Instrument | 10052631 |
| Name | TRUIST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILSON, NC 27893 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2035 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1505 LAUREL ST, NEW BERN, NC 28562-3311 |
| Document Number | 3557/1726 |
| Book / Page | 3557 / 1726 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 7, 2019 |
| Instrument | 10032097 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2612 N HILLS DR, NEW BERN, NC 28562-3320 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1505 Laurel St was $1,543, 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 | $1,543.00 (+3.42%) | $170,140 (-) Land $30,000 Building $140,140 | $170,140 (-) Land $30,000 Building $140,140 |
| 2025 | $1,492.00 | $170,140 Land $30,000 Building $140,140 | $170,140 Land $30,000 Building $140,140 |
| 2023 | $1,463.00 (+27.22%) | $170,140 (+62.55%) Land $30,000 Building $140,140 | $170,140 Land $30,000 Building $140,140 |
| 2022 | $1,150.00 | $104,670 Land $24,000 Building $80,670 | |
| 2018 | $104,670 Land $24,000 Building $80,670 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1505 Laurel 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 1505 Laurel 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 97% of the US · lower than 98.5% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 | 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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