Lenoir County property record for 304 Cox Ave, Kinston, NC 28501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,628 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,368 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale Oct 2018 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 452506285783 |
| Primary APN | 452506285783 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,628 sqft Finished Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 99.1 ft deep x 60.4 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 304 COX AVE |
|---|---|
| City | KINSTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28501-2804 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA6 |
| Legal Description | 304 COX AVE 304 COX AV |
| Jurisdiction | LENOIR NC |
| Township / Civil Division | KINSTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 10600 |
304 Cox Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2021.
Source: Lenoir County records, as of October 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 32 FALLING WATER DR, DURHAM, NC 27713-9386 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Oct 16, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Mar 16, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 16, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1923 / 802 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 21, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0017880250 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LENOIR NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 304 COX AVE, KINSTON, NC 28501-2804 |
| Document Number | 0019230802 |
| Book / Page | 1923 / 802 |
| Map Reference | MB 18 PG 41 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 12, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $90.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 145 FOX KNOLL TRL, 145, DALLAS, GA 30132-5469 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 32 FALLING WATER DR, DURHAM, NC 27713-9386 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LENOIR NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 16, 2018 |
| Property Address | 304 COX AVE, KINSTON, NC 28501-2804 |
| Document Number | 0018410280 |
| Book / Page | 001841 / 000280 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 15, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $60.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 145 FOX KNOLL TRL DALLAS GA 301325469, DALLAS, GA 30132-5469 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LENOIR NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 16, 2018 |
| Property Address | 304 COX AVE, KINSTON, NC 28501-2804 |
| Document Number | 0018240761 |
| Book / Page | 001824 / 000761 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 5, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 26, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2.00 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 160 NORMA DR KINSTON NC 285048216, KINSTON, NC 28504-8216 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 304 Cox Ave was $1,368, down 2.8% from the year before.
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 | $1,368.00 (-2.84%) | $100,233 (-) Land $8,380 Building $91,853 | $100,233 (-) Land $8,380 Building $91,853 |
| 2025 | $1,408.00 | $100,233 Land $8,380 Building $91,853 | $100,233 Land $8,380 Building $91,853 |
| 2023 | $775.00 | $47,989 Land $7,600 Building $40,389 | $47,989 Land $7,600 Building $40,389 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 304 Cox Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 16 flood claims nearby since 1999.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 18, 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 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 16 (1999–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 16 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 304 Cox Ave is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 99% 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 445 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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