Chowan County property record for 229 Bowens Rd, Edenton, NC 27932
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,691 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 1.95 acres (84,942 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $16,500 (Oct 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $2,196 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 688600405082 |
| Primary APN | 688600405082 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,691 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,618 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 84,942 sqft (1.95 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 182 sqft |
| Deck Area | 276 sqft |
| Patio Area | 168 sqft |
| Lean-To | 390 sqft |
| Storage Building | 49 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 6469 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 229 BOWENS RD |
| City | EDENTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27932-9595 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 N 1/2 3 BOWEN FARM SUB'D |
| Legal Subdivision | BOWEN FARM SUB'D |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | CHOWAN NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 1, EDENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 930202 |
229 Bowens Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 1994.
Source: Chowan County records, as of October 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 229 BOWENS RD, EDENTON, NC 27932-9595 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 6, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 6, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 211 / 454 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 229 Bowens Rd was $2,196, up 4.9% from the year before.
Source: Chowan County assessment roll, as of October 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Chowan County |
| Unified School District | Edenton-Chowan Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,196.00 (+4.87%) | $274,517 (+0.27%) Land $26,325 Building $248,192 | $274,517 (+0.27%) Land $26,325 Building $248,192 |
| 2025 | $2,094.00 | $273,780 Land $26,325 Building $247,455 | $273,780 Land $26,325 Building $247,455 |
| 2023 | $2,012.00 | $273,780 Land $26,325 Building $247,455 | $273,780 Land $26,325 Building $247,455 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 229 Bowens Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2003.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2003) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2003 · Hurricane Isabel |
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 229 Bowens Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 99% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | CHOWAN CO WATER SYSTEM serves 11,722 people · EPA ID NC0421015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2026 |
| 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 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Focus Broadband Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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