Lenoir County property record for 2496 Forrest Dr, Kinston, NC 28504
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,920 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.55 acres (23,958 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,568 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 359604812804 |
| Primary APN | 359604812804 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,920 sqft Finished Area |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 23,958 sqft (0.55 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 197 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 460 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 130 sqft |
| Utility Building | 56 sqft |
| Heating System | Gas |
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| Street Address | 2496 FORREST DR |
|---|---|
| City | KINSTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28504-7116 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2496 FORREST DR 2496 FORREST DR |
| Jurisdiction | LENOIR NC |
| Township / Civil Division | FALLING CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 11001 |
2496 Forrest Dr is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Lenoir County records, as of October 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2496 FORREST DR, KINSTON, NC 28504-7116 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2496 Forrest Dr was $1,568.
Source: Lenoir County assessment roll, as of October 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Lenoir County |
| Unified School District | Lenoir County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,568.00 | $216,575 (-) Land $17,193 Building $199,382 | $216,575 (-) Land $17,193 Building $199,382 |
| 2025 | $1,568.00 | $216,575 Land $17,193 Building $199,382 | $216,575 Land $17,193 Building $199,382 |
| 2023 | $983.00 | $108,939 Land $15,000 Building $93,939 | $108,939 Land $15,000 Building $93,939 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2496 Forrest Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 18, 2020 · 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 | 3 in force |
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 2496 Forrest Dr is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | CITY OF KINSTON serves 27,475 people · EPA ID NC0454010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from NEUSE REGIONAL WTR & SWR AUTH |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 139 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| InfinityLink Communications Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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