Craven County property record for 217 Middle St, New Bern, NC 28560
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,398 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.037 acres (1,633 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,335 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 8-001-C-061 |
| Primary APN | 8-001-C-061 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 1,398 sqft Total Area |
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| 1st Floor Area | 1,398 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Wood Truss |
| Lot Area | 1,633 sqft (0.037 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
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| Account Number | 42501 |
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| Street Address | 217 MIDDLE ST |
| City | NEW BERN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28560-2141 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | NC1 |
| Legal Description | 217 MIDDLE ST |
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 960900 |
217 Middle St, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in May 2001.
Source: Craven County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 MIDDLE ST, B, NEW BERN, NC 28560-2141 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 18, 2001 |
| Deed Sale | May 18, 2001 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1821 / 35 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 217 Middle St was $4,335, up 3.1% from the year before.
Source: Craven County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Craven County |
| Municipality | New Bern City |
| Unified School District | Craven County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,335.00 (+3.14%) | $485,700 (-) Land $68,500 Building $417,200 | $485,700 (-) Land $68,500 Building $417,200 |
| 2025 | $4,203.00 | $485,700 Land $68,500 Building $417,200 | $485,700 Land $68,500 Building $417,200 |
| 2023 | $4,611.00 (+19.12%) | $485,700 (+50.32%) Land $68,500 Building $417,200 | $485,700 Land $68,500 Building $417,200 |
| 2022 | $3,871.00 | $323,120 Land $70,920 Building $252,200 | |
| 2018 | $323,120 Land $70,920 Building $252,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 217 Middle St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 222 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 383 units insured incl. 161 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 414 (1979–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 24 of 414 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2023 · other causes |
| 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.
The area around 217 Middle St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | CITY OF NEW BERN serves 37,884 people · EPA ID NC0425010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) 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, 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 195 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Brightspeed, Optimum, T-Mobile.
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