Craven County property record for 309 James St, New Bern, NC 28560
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,023 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $5,000 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $65 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7-006-187 |
| Primary APN | 7-006-187 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 7,023 sqft (0.161 acres) |
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| Account Number | 96557 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 309 JAMES ST |
| City | NEW BERN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28560-6574 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | 68 GRAYSVILLE |
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 7 |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4031 |
| Census Tract | 961002 |
309 James St, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2022.
Source: Craven County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5770 US 70 HWY E, NEW BERN, NC 28560-9427 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 19, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 19, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 14, 2002 |
| Deed Document Number | 202210090345 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3708 / 1541 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 309 JAMES ST, NEW BERN, NC 28560-6574 |
| Document Number | 03708/1541 |
| Book / Page | 3708 / 1541 |
| Map Reference | MB 112 PG 144&145 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 10090345 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $10.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 227 STILLWELL AVENUE #2-C2-C, 227, BROOKLYN, NY 11223 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 5770 US HIGHWAY 70 E, NEW BERN, NC 28560-9427 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 309 James St was $65.
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 | $65.00 | $14,000 (-) Land $14,000 | $14,000 (-) Land $14,000 |
| 2025 | $65.00 | $14,000 Land $14,000 | $14,000 Land $14,000 |
| 2023 | $65.00 (-19.75%) | $14,000 (-) Land $14,000 | $14,000 Land $14,000 |
| 2022 | $81.00 | $14,000 Land $14,000 | |
| 2018 | $14,000 Land $14,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 309 James St 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 VE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 29 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 29 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 26 (1996–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 26 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2022 · 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 309 James St 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.5% 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 | 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 67 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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