Craven County property record for 280 Ward Field Rd, Vanceboro, NC 28586
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,562 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 8.63 acres (376,184 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,400 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1-054-082 |
| Primary APN | 1-054-082 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,562 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,562 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 376,184 sqft (8.63 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Stable | 816 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 5168410 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 280 WARD FIELD RD |
| City | VANCEBORO |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28586-8472 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PINEY NECK |
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 1 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 960201 |
280 Ward Field Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in January 1944.
Source: Craven County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 300 WARD FIELD RD, VANCEBORO, NC 28586-8474 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1944 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1944 |
| Deed Book / Page | 385 / 119 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 280 Ward Field Rd was $1,400, down 0.1% from the year before.
Source: Craven County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Craven County |
| Unified School District | Craven County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,400.00 (-0.07%) | $265,120 (-) Land $60,000 Building $205,120 | $265,120 (-) Land $60,000 Building $205,120 |
| 2025 | $1,401.00 | $265,120 Land $60,000 Building $205,120 | $265,120 Land $60,000 Building $205,120 |
| 2023 | $1,379.00 (+12.66%) | $265,120 (+45.14%) Land $60,000 Building $205,120 | $265,120 Land $60,000 Building $205,120 |
| 2022 | $1,224.00 | $182,670 Land $81,840 Building $100,830 | |
| 2018 | $182,670 Land $81,840 Building $100,830 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 280 Ward Field Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 45 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 45 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 16 (2010–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 16 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2019 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 280 Ward Field Rd is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | CRAVEN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM serves 37,848 people · EPA ID NC0425055 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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