Craven County property record for 217 Lakemere Dr, New Bern, NC 28562
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,212 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.167 acres (7,267 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,546 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8-200-H-083 |
| Primary APN | 8-200-H-083 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,212 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,212 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,267 sqft (0.167 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 135694 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 217 LAKEMERE DR |
| City | NEW BERN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28562-8942 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 83 LAKEMERE PHASE I |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKEMERE |
| Legal Phase | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 960404 |
217 Lakemere Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2023.
Source: Craven County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 LAKEMERE DR, NEW BERN, NC 28562-8942 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RAPID MORTGAGE COMPANY |
| Aug 2, 2019 | Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 2, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202310115516 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3771 / 1050 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 31, 2023 |
| Property Address | 217 LAKEMERE DR, NEW BERN, NC 28562-8942 |
| Document Number | 03771/1050 |
| Book / Page | 3771 / 1050 |
| Map Reference | CAB F SL 51 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 10115516 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 16, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $470.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 217 LAKEMERE DR, NEW BERN, NC 28562-8942 |
| Document Number | 0037711053 |
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| Date | Jul 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 3771/1053 |
| Name | RAPID MORTGAGE COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 2, 2019 |
| Property Address | 217 LAKEMERE DR, NEW BERN, NC 28562-8942 |
| Document Number | 3579/1050 |
| Book / Page | 3579 / 1050 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 10041376 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 217 LAKEMERE DR, NEW BERN, NC 28562-8942 |
| Document Number | 10041377 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 2, 2019 |
| Instrument | 10041377 |
| Name | ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Number | 03579/1050 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 2, 2019 |
| Book Page | 3579/1050 |
| Instrument | 10041376 |
| Name | ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 217 Lakemere Dr was $1,546, up 9.6% from the year before.
Source: Craven County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Craven County |
| Municipality | River Bend Town |
| Unified School District | Craven County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,546.00 (+9.65%) | $191,540 (+7.28%) Land $37,000 Building $154,540 | $191,540 (+7.28%) Land $37,000 Building $154,540 |
| 2025 | $1,410.00 | $178,550 Land $37,000 Building $141,550 | $178,550 Land $37,000 Building $141,550 |
| 2023 | $1,327.00 (+19.55%) | $178,550 (+45.33%) Land $37,000 Building $141,550 | $178,550 Land $37,000 Building $141,550 |
| 2022 | $1,110.00 | $122,860 Land $37,000 Building $85,860 | |
| 2018 | $122,860 Land $37,000 Building $85,860 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 217 Lakemere Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 29 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 68 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 72 units insured incl. 4 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 29 (1996–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 15 of 29 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2018 · Hurricane Florence |
| 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 217 Lakemere Dr is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 50% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 | TOWN OF RIVER BEND serves 2,846 people · EPA ID NC0425113 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| 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 94 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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