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216 Mellen Rd, New Bern, NC 28562 Property Records

Craven County property record for 216 Mellen Rd, New Bern, NC 28562

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 2,259 sqft · built 1998
Lot Size0.489 acres (21,301 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$388,000 (Dec 2020)
Tax Bill$3,588 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2020 Sale
Oct 2018 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7-300-3-298

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7-300-3-298
Alternative APN
  • 131816

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,259 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area2,128 sqft
Interior WallsFinished/Painted

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1998
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1998
Exterior MaterialBrick Veneer
Construction TypeWood
Foundation TypeMasonry
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area21,301 sqft (0.489 acres)
Lot Dimensions205 ft deep x 116 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHeat Pump

Location & Zoning

Account Number131816
Street Address216 MELLEN RD
CityNEW BERN
StateNC
Zip28562-8772
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeNR8
Legal DescriptionLOT 298 TABERNA PHASE III
Legal SubdivisionTABERNA
Legal Phase3
Legal Lot Number298
JurisdictionCRAVEN NC
Township / Civil Division7
Census Block Group2
Census Block2015
Census Tract961003

Owner

Source: Craven County records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address216 MELLEN RD, NEW BERN, NC 28562-8772
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 15, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
Oct 9, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage
BRANCH BANKING & TRUST CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 15, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 15, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 8, 2000
Deed Document Number202010066143
Deed Book / Page3644 / 1481
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCRAVEN NC
Recording DateDec 15, 2020
Property Address216 MELLEN RD, NEW BERN, NC 28562-8772
Document Number3644/1481
Book / Page3644 / 1481
Map ReferenceCAB G SL 38-C&D
Instrument DateDec 10, 2020
Instrument10066143
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 16, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$776.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address216 MELLEN RD, NEW BERN, NC 28562-8772

October 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCRAVEN NC
Property Address216 MELLEN RD, NEW BERN, NC 28562-8772
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 31, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000003549/0000001010
DateOct 9, 2018
Book Page0000003549/0000001010
Instrument000010028377
Lender
NameBRANCH BANKING & TRUST CO
TypeBank
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Craven County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyCraven County
MunicipalityNew Bern City
Unified School DistrictCraven County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$421,240 (-) Land $59,000 Building $362,240$421,240 (-) Land $59,000 Building $362,240
2025$3,588.00$421,240 (-) Land $59,000 Building $362,240$421,240 (-) Land $59,000 Building $362,240
2024$3,588.00 (+1.53%)
2023$3,534.00 (+4.53%)$421,240 (+32.17%) Land $59,000 Building $362,240$421,240 (+32.17%) Land $59,000 Building $362,240
2022$3,381.00$318,720 Land $59,000 Building $259,720
2018$318,720 Land $59,000 Building $259,720

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 212 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies212 in force
Nearby Flood Claims16 (2011–2026)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 16
Most Recent ClaimApr 2026 · other causes
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Florence, Sep 2018 · 14 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.04% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCRAVEN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM
serves 37,848 people · EPA ID NC0425055
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionOct 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line inventory
Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 115 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Brightspeed
Fiber		1,000 / 1,000
Optimum
Cable		940 / 35

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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