Lenoir County property record for 209 E James St, La Grange, NC 28551
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 900 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $11,000 (May 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $476 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Sale Feb 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 356606289808 |
| Primary APN | 356606289808 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 900 sqft Finished Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 210 ft deep x 105 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 83 sqft |
| Utility Building | 15 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Convection |
| Street Address | 209 E JAMES ST |
|---|---|
| City | LA GRANGE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28551-1715 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R12 |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 209 E JAMES ST |
| Legal Tract | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | LENOIR NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MOSELEY HALL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 11100 |
209 E James St is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2020.
Source: Lenoir County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4531 NORBERT HILL RD, LA GRANGE, NC 28551-7925 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 5, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Feb 28, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 5, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 5, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 28, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1882 / 492 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LENOIR NC |
| Recording Date | May 5, 2020 |
| Property Address | 209 E JAMES ST, LA GRANGE, NC 28551-1715 |
| Document Number | 0018820492 |
| Book / Page | 001882 / 000492 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $22.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1924 EDWIN DR RALEIGH NC 276105038, RALEIGH, NC 27610-5038 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LENOIR NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 209 E JAMES ST, LA GRANGE, NC 28551-1715 |
| Document Number | 0017960229 |
| Book / Page | 001796 / 000229 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 17, 2016 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 13, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 202 E JAMES ST LA GRANGE NC 285511716, LA GRANGE, NC 28551-1716 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 209 E James St was $476, down 0.2% from the year before.
Source: Lenoir County assessment roll, as of October 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Lenoir County |
| Municipality | La Grange Town |
| Unified School District | Lenoir County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $476.00 (-0.21%) | $47,555 (-) Land $9,895 Building $37,660 | $47,555 (-) Land $9,895 Building $37,660 |
| 2025 | $477.00 | $47,555 Land $9,895 Building $37,660 | $47,555 Land $9,895 Building $37,660 |
| 2023 | $427.00 | $31,080 Land $4,811 Building $26,269 | $31,080 Land $4,811 Building $26,269 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 209 E James St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2018.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 18, 2020 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2018 · Hurricane Florence |
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 209 E James 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 80% of the US · lower than 76% 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 | LA GRANGE WATER SYSTEM serves 3,167 people · EPA ID NC0454015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 40 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| InfinityLink Communications Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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