Craven County property record for 1520 Park Ave, New Bern, NC 28560
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,729 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,179 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $280,000 (Nov 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,786 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage Nov 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8-011-070 |
| Primary APN | 8-011-070 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,729 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,729 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 7,179 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Storage Building | 224 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 127787 |
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| Street Address | 1520 PARK AVE |
| City | NEW BERN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28560-5402 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR10 |
| Legal Description | 1520 PARK AVE; LOT 319 GHENT |
| Legal Subdivision | GHENT |
| Legal Lot Number | 319 |
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 960700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Ghent Historic District listed 1988 · 191 contributing resources · NRIS 88000226 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1520 Park Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2019.
Source: Craven County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1520 PARK AVE, NEW BERN, NC 28560-5402 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage GEORGE MASON MORTGAGE LLC |
| Nov 15, 2019 | Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage GEORGE MASON MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 14, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201910046457 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3592 / 248 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 30, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 02412/0790 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Property Address | 1520 PARK AVE, NEW BERN, NC 28560-5402 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 03635/2139 |
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| Date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Book Page | 3635/2139 |
| Instrument | 10063116 |
| Name | GEORGE MASON MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FAIRFAX, VA 22030 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 15, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1520 PARK AVE, NEW BERN, NC 28560-5402 |
| Document Number | 003592/248 |
| Book / Page | 3592 / 248 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 6, 2019 |
| Instrument | 10046457 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2022 |
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1520 PARK AVE, NEW BERN, NC 28560-5402 |
| Document Number | 003592/252 |
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| Date | Nov 15, 2019 |
| Book Page | 3592/252 |
| Instrument | 10046458 |
| Name | GEORGE MASON MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1520 Park Ave was $1,786, 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 | $1,786.00 (+3.42%) | $198,310 (-) Land $30,000 Building $168,310 | $198,310 (-) Land $30,000 Building $168,310 |
| 2025 | $1,727.00 | $198,310 Land $30,000 Building $168,310 | $198,310 Land $30,000 Building $168,310 |
| 2023 | $1,695.00 (+27.25%) | $198,310 (+62.47%) Land $30,000 Building $168,310 | $198,310 Land $30,000 Building $168,310 |
| 2022 | $1,332.00 | $122,060 Land $25,000 Building $97,060 | |
| 2018 | $122,060 Land $25,000 Building $97,060 |
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 1520 Park Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 22 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 22 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1981–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 10 |
| 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 1520 Park Ave is low, with less than 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 | Under 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 |
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| 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 76 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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