Chowan County property record for 216 E Water St, Edenton, NC 27932
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,632 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.59 acres (25,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $260,000 (Apr 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $6,071 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 780408777964 |
| Primary APN | 780408777964 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,632 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,338 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,039 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 25,700 sqft (0.59 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 185 ft deep x 157 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 330 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
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| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Deck Area | 20 sqft |
| Boat Access | Boat Access |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 21322 |
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| Street Address | 216 E WATER ST |
| City | EDENTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27932-1949 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5 |
| Legal Description | COR-OAKUM & WATER ST |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN-01 |
| Jurisdiction | CHOWAN NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 1, EDENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2033 |
| Census Tract | 930101 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Edenton Historic District listed 1973 · 21 contributing resources · NRIS 73001316 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Chowan County records, as of October 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 216 E WATER ST, EDENTON, NC 27932-1949 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 4, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 4, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 272 / 105 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Chowan County assessment roll, as of October 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Chowan County |
| Municipality | Edenton Town |
| Unified School District | Edenton-Chowan Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,071.00 (+4.35%) | $505,934 (-0.01%) Land $128,620 Building $377,314 | $505,934 (-0.01%) Land $128,620 Building $377,314 |
| 2025 | $5,818.00 (+5.02%) | $505,962 (-) Land $128,620 Building $377,342 | $505,962 (-) Land $128,620 Building $377,342 |
| 2023 | $5,540.00 | $505,962 Land $128,620 Building $377,342 | $505,962 Land $128,620 Building $377,342 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 5.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 59 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 91 units insured incl. 32 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 98 (1982–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 98 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 96% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | TOWN OF EDENTON serves 5,500 people · EPA ID NC0421010 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jul 2020 |
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| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 83 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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