Lenoir County property record for 302 E Highland Ave, Kinston, NC 28501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,429 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,544 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Transfer Mar 2023 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 452506496221 |
| Primary APN | 452506496221 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,429 sqft Finished Area |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 70.9 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 117 sqft |
| Heating System | Gas |
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| Street Address | 302 E HIGHLAND AVE |
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| City | KINSTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28501-2907 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA6 |
| Legal Description | 302 E HIGHLAND AVENUE 302 E HIGHLAND AV |
| Legal Subdivision | DUPONT CIRCLE |
| Jurisdiction | LENOIR NC |
| Township / Civil Division | KINSTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 10500 |
Source: Lenoir County records, as of October 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 151 BALSAM RD, JACKSONVILLE, NC 28546-8562 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Sep 23, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 31, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 17, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage DITECH FINANCIAL LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0020670110 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | LENOIR NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Property Address | 302 E HIGHLAND AVE, KINSTON, NC 28501-2907 |
| Document Number | 0020670110 |
| Book / Page | 2067 / 110 |
| Map Reference | MB 5 PG 8 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 151 BALSAM RD, JACKSONVILLE, NC 28546-8562 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LENOIR NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Property Address | 302 E HIGHLAND AVE, KINSTON, NC 28501-2907 |
| Document Number | 0019850178 |
| Book / Page | 1985 / 178 |
| Map Reference | MB 5 PG 8 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 18, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 151 BALSAM RD, JACKSONVILLE, NC 28546-8562 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LENOIR NC |
| Property Address | 302 E HIGHLAND AVE, KINSTON, NC 28501-2907 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0017980061 |
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| Date | Mar 17, 2017 |
| Book Page | 1798/061 |
| Name | DITECH FINANCIAL LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | TAMPA, FL 33607 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2032 |
Source: Lenoir County assessment roll, as of October 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Lenoir County |
| Municipality | Kinston City |
| Unified School District | Lenoir County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,544.00 (-2.83%) | $113,116 (-) Land $14,049 Building $99,067 | $113,116 (-) Land $14,049 Building $99,067 |
| 2025 | $1,589.00 (+412.58%) | $113,116 (+194.34%) Land $14,049 Building $99,067 | $113,116 (+194.34%) Land $14,049 Building $99,067 |
| 2023 | $310.00 | $38,431 Land $6,750 Building $31,681 | $38,431 Land $6,750 Building $31,681 |
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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 36 (1980–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · Tropical Storm Debby |
| 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 97% of the US · lower than 98.5% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 KINSTON serves 27,475 people · EPA ID NC0454010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from NEUSE REGIONAL WTR & SWR AUTH |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 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 265 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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