Lenoir County property record for 216 E Bright St, Kinston, NC 28501
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,744 sqft · built 1901 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $4,000 (Apr 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $97 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2019 Transfer Apr 2018 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 452572414771 |
| Primary APN | 452572414771 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,744 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1901 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 96 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 804 sqft |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 216 E BRIGHT ST |
|---|---|
| City | KINSTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28501-5404 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | RO |
| Legal Description | 216 E BRIGHT ST APTS SFR REMOD INTO APTS ////FOUR UNITS |
| Jurisdiction | LENOIR NC |
| Township / Civil Division | KINSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1052 |
| Census Tract | 10300 |
Source: Lenoir County records · APN 452572414771
Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 207 E KING ST, KINSTON, NC 28501-4917 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 07, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Apr 26, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jan 09, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 26, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 26, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 09, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0018270862 |
| Deed Book / Page | 001827 / 000862 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 07, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0018460754 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LENOIR NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 07, 2019 |
| Property Address | 216 E BRIGHT ST, KINSTON, NC 28501-5404 |
| Document Number | 0018460754 |
| Book / Page | 001846 / 000754 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 02, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 29, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LENOIR NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 216 E BRIGHT ST, KINSTON, NC 28501-5404 |
| Document Number | 0018270862 |
| Book / Page | 001827 / 000862 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 12, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $8.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 25907 RALEIGH NC 276115907, RALEIGH, NC 27611-5907 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LENOIR NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 09, 2018 |
| Property Address | 216 E BRIGHT ST, KINSTON, NC 28501-5404 |
| Document Number | 0018190805 |
| Book / Page | 001819 / 000805 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 22, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jan 18, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $24.64 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 25279 RALEIGH NC 276115279, RALEIGH, NC 27611-5279 |
Source: Lenoir County records · Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Lenoir County |
| Municipality | Kinston City |
| Unified School District | Lenoir County Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $97.00 (+102.08%) Additional exemption filed | $6,911 (+130.37%) Land $6,911 | $6,911 (+130.37%) Land $6,911 |
| 2023 | $48.00 Additional exemption filed | $3,000 Land $3,000 | $3,000 Land $3,000 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of June 18, 2020 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1996–2016) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2016 · Hurricane Matthew |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Optimum Communications Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
Based on FCC filings for 185 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF KINSTON serves 27,475 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from NEUSE REGIONAL WTR & SWR AUTH |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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