Lenoir County property record for 2497 Forrest Dr, Kinston, NC 28504
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,686 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.55 acres (23,958 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $104,000 (Mar 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,291 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 359604812661 |
| Primary APN | 359604812661 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,686 sqft Finished Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 23,958 sqft (0.55 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 205 ft deep x 117 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 399 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 100 sqft |
| Patio Area | 224 sqft |
| Utility Building | 63 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 2497 FORREST DR |
|---|---|
| City | KINSTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28504-8170 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RV1210 |
| Legal Description | 2497 FORREST DR L126,500/2011 |
| Legal Subdivision | CASTLE OAKS |
| Jurisdiction | LENOIR NC |
| Township / Civil Division | FALLING CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 11001 |
Source: Lenoir County records, as of October 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2497 FORREST DR, KINSTON, NC 28504-8170 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 29, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 29, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20121655_00186 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1655 / 186 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $1,291.00 | $178,321 (-) Land $17,323 Building $160,998 | $178,321 (-) Land $17,323 Building $160,998 |
| 2025 | $1,291.00 (+41.87%) | $178,321 (+76.69%) Land $17,323 Building $160,998 | $178,321 (+76.69%) Land $17,323 Building $160,998 |
| 2023 | $910.00 | $100,922 Land $15,000 Building $85,922 | $100,922 Land $15,000 Building $85,922 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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