Lenoir County property record for 318 E Bright St, Kinston, NC 28501
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,703 sqft · built 1934 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,000 (Mar 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $90 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Foreclosure Mar 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 452572419770 |
| Primary APN | 452572419770 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,703 sqft Finished Area |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Year Built | Built 1934 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Heating System | Convection |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 318 E BRIGHT ST |
|---|---|
| City | KINSTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28501 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | RA-5 |
| Legal Description | 318 320 E BRIGHT ST 318 E BRIGHT ST |
| Jurisdiction | LENOIR NC |
| Township / Civil Division | KINSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2034 |
| Census Tract | 10400 |
Source: Lenoir County records, as of October 10, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 207 E KING ST, KINSTON, NC 28501-4917 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2022 | Commissioner's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Mar 28, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 28, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 28, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Deed Document Number | 0018520420 |
| Deed Book / Page | 001852 / 000420 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 13, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0019670605 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Commissioner's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LENOIR NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 13, 2022 |
| Property Address | 318 E BRIGHT ST, KINSTON, NC 28501 |
| Document Number | 0019670605 |
| Book / Page | 1967 / 605 |
| Map Reference | MB 608 PG 572 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 13, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 207 E KING ST, KINSTON, NC 28501-4917 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LENOIR NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 318 E BRIGHT ST, KINSTON, NC 28501 |
| Document Number | 0018520420 |
| Book / Page | 001852 / 000420 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 2, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 214 E PEYTON AVE KINSTON NC 285014441, KINSTON, NC 28501-4441 |
Source: Lenoir County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $90.00 (-66.29%) Additional exemption filed | $6,442 (-61.17%) Land $3,966 Building $2,476 | $6,442 (-61.17%) Land $3,966 Building $2,476 |
| 2023 | $267.00 Additional exemption filed | $16,591 Land $3,300 Building $13,291 | $16,591 Land $3,300 Building $13,291 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 185 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 |
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