Craven County property record for 3401 Preakness Pl, New Bern, NC 28562
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,015 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.174 acres (7,586 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $94,000 (Sep 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $400 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8-240-4-023 |
| Primary APN | 8-240-4-023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,015 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,015 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,586 sqft (0.174 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 97078 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3401 PREAKNESS PL |
| City | NEW BERN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28562-4805 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR8 |
| Legal Description | 23 DERBY PARK SCT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | DERBY PARK |
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 960501 |
3401 Preakness Pl is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2009.
Source: Craven County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3401 PREAKNESS PL, NEW BERN, NC 28562-4805 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 18, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 18, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 11, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2859 / 418 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 27, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 02818/0504 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3401 Preakness Pl was $400, up 2% from the year before.
Source: Craven County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Craven County |
| Municipality | New Bern City |
| Unified School District | Craven County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $400.00 (+2.04%) | $144,330 (-) Land $35,000 Building $109,330 | $144,330 (-) Land $35,000 Building $109,330 |
| 2025 | $392.00 | $144,330 Land $35,000 Building $109,330 | $144,330 Land $35,000 Building $109,330 |
| 2023 | $399.00 (-28.24%) | $144,330 (+42.83%) Land $35,000 Building $109,330 | $144,330 Land $35,000 Building $109,330 |
| 2022 | $556.00 | $101,050 Land $31,000 Building $70,050 | |
| 2018 | $101,050 Land $31,000 Building $70,050 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3401 Preakness Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 26 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 26 in force |
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 3401 Preakness Pl is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 NEW BERN serves 37,884 people · EPA ID NC0425010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) 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 154 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Brightspeed.
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