Lenoir County property record for 2501 Forrest Dr, Kinston, NC 28504
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,884 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.56 acres (24,394 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,687 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 359604811548 |
| Primary APN | 359604811548 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,884 sqft Finished Area |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 24,394 sqft (0.56 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 199 ft deep x 121 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Utility Building | 16 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 2501 FORREST DR |
|---|---|
| City | KINSTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28504-8169 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2501 FORREST DR 2501 FORREST DR |
| Legal Subdivision | CASTLE OAKS SECTION 2 |
| Jurisdiction | LENOIR NC |
| Township / Civil Division | FALLING CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 11001 |
2501 Forrest Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2025.
Source: Lenoir County records, as of October 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2501 FORREST DR, KINSTON, NC 28504-8169 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 28, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0020640844 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2501 Forrest Dr was $1,687, down 5.1% from the year before.
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 | $1,687.00 (-5.06%) | $232,916 (-) Land $17,409 Building $215,507 | $232,916 (-) Land $17,409 Building $215,507 |
| 2025 | $1,777.00 | $232,916 Land $17,409 Building $215,507 | $232,916 Land $17,409 Building $215,507 |
| 2023 | $1,114.00 | $113,490 Land $15,000 Building $98,490 | $113,490 Land $15,000 Building $98,490 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2501 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 2501 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 42 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 and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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