Chowan County property record for 215 Bell Dr, Edenton, NC 27932
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,168 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 1.2 acres (52,272 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $137,000 (Oct 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,264 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 688408970835 |
| Primary APN | 688408970835 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,168 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,840 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 392 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 52,272 sqft (1.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 362 ft deep x 317 ft wide |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Storage Building | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 51319 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 215 BELL DR |
| City | EDENTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27932-8830 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Description | E B HOBBS TRACT |
| Legal Subdivision | HOBBS TRACT |
| Jurisdiction | CHOWAN NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 1, EDENTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 930101 |
215 Bell Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2022.
Source: Chowan County records, as of October 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 215 BELL DR, EDENTON, NC 27932-8830 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 25, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 25, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 2, 1970 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 215 Bell Dr was $1,264, up 4.5% from the year before.
Source: Chowan County assessment roll, as of October 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Chowan County |
| Unified School District | Edenton-Chowan Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,264.00 (+4.55%) | $158,119 (-) Land $57,120 Building $100,999 | $158,119 (-) Land $57,120 Building $100,999 |
| 2025 | $1,209.00 | $158,119 Land $57,120 Building $100,999 | $158,119 Land $57,120 Building $100,999 |
| 2023 | $1,162.00 | $158,119 Land $57,120 Building $100,999 | $158,119 Land $57,120 Building $100,999 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 215 Bell Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 41 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 83 units insured incl. 42 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 44 (1998–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 44 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2019 · Hurricane Dorian |
| 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 215 Bell Dr is moderate, ranking above 43% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 43% of the US · above 64% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | CHOWAN CO WATER SYSTEM serves 11,722 people · EPA ID NC0421015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 42 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Fybe Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
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