Craven County property record for 256 Middle St, New Bern, NC 28560
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,392 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,012 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Mar 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $5,948 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8-001-C-082 |
| Primary APN | 8-001-C-082 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 2,392 sqft Total Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 2,336 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Wood Truss |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,012 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Zoned |
| Account Number | 29107 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 256 MIDDLE ST |
| City | NEW BERN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28560-2142 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | NC1 |
| Legal Description | 252-256 MIDDLE ST 60'X50' |
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 960900 |
Source: Craven County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 5584, KINSTON, NC 28503-5584 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 11, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 11, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1616 / 362 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Craven County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Craven County |
| Municipality | New Bern City |
| Unified School District | Craven County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $628,190 (-) Land $122,190 Building $506,000 | $628,190 (-) Land $122,190 Building $506,000 | |
| 2025 | $5,948.00 (+0.29%) | $628,190 (-0.76%) Land $122,190 Building $506,000 | $628,190 (-0.76%) Land $122,190 Building $506,000 |
| 2023 | $5,931.00 (+50.38%) | $632,990 (+89.29%) Land $122,190 Building $510,800 | $632,990 (+89.29%) Land $122,190 Building $510,800 |
| 2022 | $3,944.00 | $334,400 Land $126,500 Building $207,900 | |
| 2018 | $334,400 Land $126,500 Building $207,900 |
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 January 17, 2025 · 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 222 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 383 units insured incl. 161 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 414 (1979–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 24 of 414 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2023 · other causes |
| 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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 NEW BERN serves 37,884 people · EPA ID NC0425010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| 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 195 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Brightspeed, Optimum, T-Mobile.
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