Chowan County property record for 401 S Broad St, Edenton, NC 27932
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,456 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.029 acres (1,263 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,341 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 780407686328 |
| Primary APN | 780407686328 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,456 sqft Total Area |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,263 sqft (0.029 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 51 ft deep x 24 ft wide |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | 49947 |
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| Street Address | 401 S BROAD ST |
| City | EDENTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27932-1935 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Local Zoning Code | CD |
| Legal Description | JC PENNEY |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN-01 |
| Jurisdiction | CHOWAN NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 1, EDENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 930101 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Edenton Historic District listed 1973 · 21 contributing resources · NRIS 73001316 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
401 S Broad St is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2013.
Source: Chowan County records, as of October 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 228 OSPREY DR, EDENTON, NC 27932-8869 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2013 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 2013 |
| Deed Book / Page | 457 / 354 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 401 S Broad St was $2,341, up 4.4% from the year before.
Source: Chowan County assessment roll, as of October 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Chowan County |
| Municipality | Edenton Town |
| Unified School District | Edenton-Chowan Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,341.00 (+4.37%) | $195,087 (-) Land $29,871 Building $165,216 | $195,087 (-) Land $29,871 Building $165,216 |
| 2025 | $2,243.00 | $195,087 Land $29,871 Building $165,216 | $195,087 Land $29,871 Building $165,216 |
| 2023 | $2,136.00 | $195,087 Land $29,871 Building $165,216 | $195,087 Land $29,871 Building $165,216 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 401 S Broad 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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 59 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 91 units insured incl. 32 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 98 (1982–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 98 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · Tropical Storm Debby |
| 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 S Broad St 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 | 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 | TOWN OF EDENTON serves 5,500 people · EPA ID NC0421010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jul 2020 |
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| 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 145 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Fybe Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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