Lenoir County property record for 401 Cox Ave, Kinston, NC 28501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,380 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $37,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,023 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage May 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 452505283820 |
| Primary APN | 452505283820 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,380 sqft Finished Area |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 46.3 ft deep x 185 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Patio Area | 42 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 401 COX AVE |
|---|---|
| City | KINSTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28501-2805 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA6 |
| Legal Description | 401 COX AVENUE 401 COX AV |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAINGER HEIGHTS |
| Jurisdiction | LENOIR NC |
| Township / Civil Division | KINSTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 10600 |
401 Cox Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2020.
Source: Lenoir County records, as of October 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 401 COX AVE, KINSTON, NC 28501-2805 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| May 20, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1900 / 524 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LENOIR NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 401 COX AVE, KINSTON, NC 28501-2805 |
| Document Number | 0019000524 |
| Book / Page | 1900 / 524 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 22 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 25, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 27, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $74.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5013 BRAXTON RD, 5013, GRIFTON, NC 28530-8628 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 401 COX AVE, KINSTON, NC 28501-2805 |
| Document Number | 1900529 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1900/529 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LENOIR NC |
| Recording Date | May 20, 2020 |
| Property Address | 401 COX AVE, KINSTON, NC 28501-2805 |
| Document Number | 0018830723 |
| Book / Page | 001883 / 000723 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 1, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $26.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 304 QUINN CT WINTERVILLE NC 285908021, WINTERVILLE, NC 28590-8021 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 401 Cox Ave was $1,023, 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 | $1,023.00 (-2.85%) | $75,016 (-) Land $9,655 Building $65,361 | $75,016 (-) Land $9,655 Building $65,361 |
| 2025 | $1,053.00 | $75,016 Land $9,655 Building $65,361 | $75,016 Land $9,655 Building $65,361 |
| 2023 | $710.00 | $43,996 Land $8,400 Building $35,596 | $43,996 Land $8,400 Building $35,596 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 401 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 401 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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