316 Liberty St, New Bern, NC 28562 Property Records

Craven County property record for 316 Liberty St, New Bern, NC 28562

Property Summary

Property TypeVacant Land
Lot Size0.068 acres (2,956 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$250,000 (Oct 2009)
Tax Bill$40 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2023 Mortgage
Dec 2022 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN8-009-087-A

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN8-009-087-A
Alternative APNs
  • 63212
  • 42827

Exterior

Lot Area2,956 sqft (0.068 acres)

Location & Zoning

Account Number42827
Street Address316 LIBERTY ST
CityNEW BERN
StateNC
Zip28562-5668
Property CategoryVacant Land
Property TypeVacant Land > Uncategorized
Local Zoning CodeNC3
Legal DescriptionLIBERTY ST
Legal SubdivisionMANFRED & CORNELIA HIOB
JurisdictionCRAVEN NC
Township / Civil Division8
Census Block Group2
Census Block2005
Census Tract960900

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the New Bern Historic District (Boundary Increase) (Additional Documentation)
listed 2003 · 165 contributing resources · NRIS 03000965

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

Owner

316 Liberty St, vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2009.

Source: Craven County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address316 LIBERTY ST, A, NEW BERN, NC 28562-5668
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 24, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP
Dec 30, 2022Special Warranty Deed, Transfer
Mar 24, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage
FIRST SOUTH BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 2, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 2, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page2862 / 476
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCRAVEN NC
Property Address316 LIBERTY ST, NEW BERN, NC 28562-5668
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 7, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address322 LIBERTY ST, NEW BERN, NC 28562-5668

Mortgage

Document Number03779/1814
DateOct 24, 2023
Book Page3779/1814
Instrument10118860
Lender
NameUNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSTRONGSVILLE, OH 44136
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2053

December 2022: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionCRAVEN NC
Recording DateDec 30, 2022
Property Address316 LIBERTY ST, NEW BERN, NC 28562-5668
Document Number03751/1116
Book / Page3751 / 1116
Instrument DateDec 30, 2022
Instrument10107453
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 11, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address316 LIBERTY ST, NEW BERN, NC 28562-5668

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address316 LIBERTY ST, NEW BERN, NC 28562-5668

March 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCRAVEN NC
Property Address316 LIBERTY ST, NEW BERN, NC 28562-5668
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 22, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number03496/0018
DateMar 24, 2017
Book Page3496/0018
Lender
NameFIRST SOUTH BANK
TypeBank
AddressWASHINGTON, NC 27889
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 316 Liberty St was $40.

Source: Craven County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyCraven County
MunicipalityNew Bern City
Unified School DistrictCraven County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$4,830 (-) Land $4,830$4,830 (-) Land $4,830
2025$40.00$4,830 Land $4,830$4,830 Land $4,830
2024$40.00 (+2.56%)
2023$39.00$4,830 Land $4,830$4,830 Land $4,830

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 316 Liberty 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 17 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies17 in force
Nearby Flood Claims65 (1996–2018)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 65
Most Recent ClaimOct 2018 · tidal / storm surge
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Florence, Sep 2018 · 19 claims
  • Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 10 claims
  • Hurricane Fran, Sep 1996 · 14 claims

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

The area around 316 Liberty St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Water SystemCITY OF NEW BERN
serves 37,884 people · EPA ID NC0425010
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionSep 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2026–2028)
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 366 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Metronet
Fiber
5,120 / 5,120
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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