281 Fourth St, Ayden, NC 28513 Property Records

Pitt County property record for 281 Fourth St, Ayden, NC 28513

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,684 sqft · built 1949
Lot Size0.23 acres (10,019 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$176,000 (Jun 2022)
Tax Bill$1,884 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2022 Sale
Mar 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN007361

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN007361

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,684 sqft Heated Area
Gross Area2,200 sqft
1st Floor Area1,684 sqft
Interior WallsCustom/Decorative
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1949
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1990
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialBrick Veneer
Foundation TypeFooting
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area10,019 sqft (0.23 acres)
Lot Dimensions160 ft deep x 65 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number007361
Street Address281 FOURTH ST
CityAYDEN
StateNC
Zip28513-7094
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR10
Legal DescriptionWEST HAVEN ANNEX
Legal SubdivisionWEST HAVEN ANX
Legal Block6
Legal Lot Number101
JurisdictionPITT NC
Township / Civil DivisionAYDEN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1001
Census Tract1403

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Ayden Historic District
listed 1994 · 325 contributing resources · NRIS 94001026

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Pitt County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2023

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Co-ownerVerified Secondary Owner
Mailing Address893 SIMPSON DITCH RD, ELIZABETH CITY, NC 27909-7679
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 21, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer
Mar 26, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 21, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 21, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 26, 2020
Deed Document Number0004299705
Deed Book / Page4299 / 705
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

June 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPITT NC
Recording DateJun 21, 2022
Property Address281 FOURTH ST, AYDEN, NC 28513-7094
Document Number0000004299
Book / Page4299 / 705
Instrument DateJun 17, 2022
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 10, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$352.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address893 SIMPSON DITCH RD, ELIZABETH CITY, NC 27909-7679

March 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionPITT NC
Recording DateMar 26, 2020
Property Address281 FOURTH ST, AYDEN, NC 28513-7094
Document Number0039027421
Book / Page003902 / 007421
Instrument DateJan 30, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 1, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address281 FOURTH ST AYDEN NC 285137094, AYDEN, NC 28513-7094

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Pitt County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2023

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
MunicipalityAyden Town
CountyPitt County
Unified School DistrictPitt County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2023$1,884.00$136,538 Land $18,000 Building $118,538$136,538 Land $18,000 Building $118,538

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies7 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemTOWN OF AYDEN
serves 6,366 people · EPA ID NC0474025
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionJul 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 278 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Metronet Holdings
Fiber
5,120 / 5,120
Brightspeed
Fiber
2,000 / 2,000
Optimum Communications
Cable
940 / 35
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
HarvestBeam
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile USA, Verizon.

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