Columbus County property record for 256 Bitmore Rd, Whiteville, NC 28472
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.38 acres (16,553 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $685 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2024 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0189.02-69-9913.000 |
| Primary APN | 0189.02-69-9913.000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Rolled Roofing |
| Lot Area | 16,553 sqft (0.38 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 01-10849 |
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| Street Address | 256 BITMORE RD |
| City | WHITEVILLE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28472-8669 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HAL COLLINS |
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBUS NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITEVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3031 |
| Census Tract | 931000 |
256 Bitmore Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in November 2024.
Source: Columbus County records, as of March 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 350 OSCAR EZZELL RD, NAKINA, NC 28455-9671 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 15, 1990 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 15, 1990 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1 4 / 1405 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 4, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001362/10 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBUS NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 6, 2024 |
| Property Address | 256 BITMORE RD, WHITEVILLE, NC 28472-8669 |
| Document Number | 0001362/13 |
| Book / Page | 1362 / 13 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 5, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024005373 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $150.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 36, HALLSBORO, NC 28442-0036 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 350 OSCAR EZZELL RD, NAKINA, NC 28455-9671 |
| Document Number | 001360/679 |
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| Date | Oct 21, 2024 |
| Book Page | 1360/679 |
| Instrument | 2024005085 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | PO BOX 25279, RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2054 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Bitmore Rd was $685.
Source: Columbus County assessment roll, as of December 2, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Columbus County |
| Municipality | Brunswick Town |
| Unified School District | Whiteville City Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $685.00 | $64,000 Land $5,700 Building $58,300 |
| 2023 | $688.00 | $64,300 Land $6,000 Building $58,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 256 Bitmore Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 12 flood claims nearby since 1999.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 6, 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 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1999–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2025 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 256 Bitmore Rd is moderate, ranking above 51% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 51% of the US · above 73% of North Carolina |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 | TOWN OF BRUNSWICK serves 495 people · EPA ID NC0424040 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 3 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 29 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Focus Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Brightspeed, T-Mobile.
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