Craven County property record for 1803 Chestnut Ave, New Bern, NC 28562
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,073 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,599 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $586 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 8-038-218 |
| Primary APN | 8-038-218 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,073 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,073 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,599 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Storage Building | 1 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 96937 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1803 CHESTNUT AVE |
| City | NEW BERN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28562-6305 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR6 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 164 & 166 PEMBROKE |
| Legal Subdivision | PEMBROKE |
| Legal Lot Number | 164,166 |
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 960402 |
1803 Chestnut Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 1959.
Source: Craven County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1803 CHESTNUT AVE, NEW BERN, NC 28562-6305 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1959 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1959 |
| Deed Book / Page | 582 / 472 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1803 Chestnut Ave was $586, up 3.2% 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 | $586.00 (+3.17%) | $59,450 (-) Land $5,000 Building $54,450 | $59,450 (-) Land $5,000 Building $54,450 |
| 2025 | $568.00 | $59,450 Land $5,000 Building $54,450 | $59,450 Land $5,000 Building $54,450 |
| 2023 | $550.00 (-8.03%) | $59,450 (+15.08%) Land $5,000 Building $54,450 | $59,450 Land $5,000 Building $54,450 |
| 2022 | $598.00 | $51,660 Land $5,000 Building $46,660 | |
| 2018 | $51,660 Land $5,000 Building $46,660 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1803 Chestnut Ave 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 180 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 180 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 232 (1996–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 17 of 232 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2018 · other causes |
| 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 1803 Chestnut 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 283 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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