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405 Howell Rd, New Bern, NC 28562 Property Records

Craven County property record for 405 Howell Rd, New Bern, NC 28562

Property Summary

Property TypeGovernment / Public Use
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,560 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size3.59 acres (156,555 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$106,000 (Feb 2021)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Foreclosure
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN7-004-015

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7-004-015

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,560 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,560 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1978
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1978
Architectural StyleMobile Home
Lot Area156,555 sqft (3.59 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address405 HOWELL RD
CityNEW BERN
StateNC
Zip28562-7851
Property CategoryPublic Works
Property TypePublic Works > Government / Public Use
Legal DescriptionCOL BRYAN LD
Legal Block1494
Legal Lot Number0498
JurisdictionCRAVEN NC
Township / Civil Division7
Census Block Group1
Census Block1005
Census Tract961004

Owner

405 Howell Rd, a public works property, is owned by a company that bought it in February 2021.

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address406 CRAVEN ST, NEW BERN, NC 28560-4911
Owner TypeCompany
VestingGovernment

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 11, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleFeb 11, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleOct 2, 1995
Deed Document Number202110069576
Deed Book / Page3653 / 1603
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2021: Foreclosure

Document TypeForeclosure
JurisdictionCRAVEN NC
Recording DateFeb 11, 2021
Property Address405 HOWELL RD, NEW BERN, NC 28562-7851
Document Number03653/1603
Book / Page3653 / 1603
Instrument DateFeb 11, 2021
Instrument10069576
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedSep 14, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$212.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 518, NEW BERN, NC 28563-0518

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address406 CRAVEN ST, NEW BERN, NC 28560-4911

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$9,170 (-) Land $9,170$9,170 (-) Land $9,170
2025$9,170 Land $9,170$9,170 Land $9,170
2023Additional exemption filed$9,170 (-) Land $9,170$9,170 Land $9,170
2022Additional exemption filed$9,170 Land $9,170
2018$9,170 Land $9,170

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 405 Howell Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation9.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 98 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies98 in force
Nearby Flood Claims39 (2010–2018)
Most Recent ClaimSep 2018 · Hurricane Florence
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Florence, Sep 2018 · 35 claims
  • Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 3 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

Wildfire risk around 405 Howell Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 93% of the US · lower than 95% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemCRAVEN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM
serves 37,848 people · EPA ID NC0425055
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionOct 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line inventory
Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting2
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 242 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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