Craven County property record for 1804 River Dr, New Bern, NC 28560
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,661 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.212 acres (9,255 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $108,000 (Dec 1985) |
| Tax Bill | $4,965 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 8-017-031 |
| Primary APN | 8-017-031 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,661 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,237 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,255 sqft (0.212 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 106716 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1804 RIVER DR |
| City | NEW BERN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28560-3041 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR8 |
| Legal Description | 1804 RIVER DR 10 NATIONAL HEIGHTS S/D |
| Legal Subdivision | NATIONAL HEIGHTS |
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 960800 |
1804 River Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 1985.
Source: Craven County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1804 RIVER DR, NEW BERN, NC 28560-3041 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 23, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1103 / 41 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1804 River Dr was $4,965, up 3.5% 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 | $4,965.00 (+3.55%) | $581,080 (+2.7%) Land $235,000 Building $346,080 | $581,080 (+2.7%) Land $235,000 Building $346,080 |
| 2025 | $4,795.00 | $565,800 Land $235,000 Building $330,800 | $565,800 Land $235,000 Building $330,800 |
| 2023 | $4,726.00 (+22.91%) | $565,800 (+55.78%) Land $235,000 Building $330,800 | $565,800 Land $235,000 Building $330,800 |
| 2022 | $3,845.00 | $363,200 Land $112,000 Building $251,200 | |
| 2018 | $363,200 Land $112,000 Building $251,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1804 River Dr 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 | 10.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 161 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 161 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 146 (1982–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 20 of 146 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · Tropical Storm Debby |
| 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.
The area around 1804 River Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land 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 | 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 102 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 |
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