Lenoir County property record for 251 Central Ave, Kinston, NC 28504
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,003 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.47 acres (20,473 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $79,000 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $843 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 451301292656 |
| Primary APN | 451301292656 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,003 sqft Finished Area |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 20,473 sqft (0.47 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 173 ft deep x 117 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 65 sqft |
| Utility Building | 56 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 251 CENTRAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | KINSTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28504-6546 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 251 CENTRAL AV 251 CENTRAL AV |
| Jurisdiction | LENOIR NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NEUSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1048 |
| Census Tract | 11301 |
Source: Lenoir County records, as of October 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 251 CENTRAL AVE, KINSTON, NC 28504-6546 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1780 / 660 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 2082000508 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LENOIR NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Property Address | 251 CENTRAL AVE, KINSTON, NC 28504-6546 |
| Document Number | 0020820508 |
| Book / Page | 2082 / 508 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 251 CENTRAL AVE, KINSTON, NC 28504-6546 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 251 CENTRAL AVE, KINSTON, NC 28504-6546 |
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 | $843.00 (-9.65%) | $112,438 (-) Land $12,096 Building $100,342 | $112,438 (-) Land $12,096 Building $100,342 |
| 2025 | $933.00 (+12.82%) | $112,438 (+44.08%) Land $12,096 Building $100,342 | $112,438 (+44.08%) Land $12,096 Building $100,342 |
| 2023 | $827.00 | $78,041 Land $10,857 Building $67,184 | $78,041 Land $10,857 Building $67,184 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 24 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 24 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 21 (1999–2020) |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2020 · river or lake flooding |
| 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.
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 | DEEP RUN WATER CORPORATION private · serves 14,196 people · EPA ID NC0454030 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| 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 29 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| InfinityLink Communications Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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