Lenoir County property record for 424 Darby Ave, Kinston, NC 28501
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,201 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.55 acres (23,958 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $28,000 (Jan 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,971 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 452618310718 |
| Primary APN | 452618310718 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,201 sqft Finished Area |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 23,958 sqft (0.55 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 270 ft deep x 89.5 ft wide |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 279 sqft |
| Utility Building | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Gas |
| Street Address | 424 DARBY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | KINSTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28501-1612 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | RA6 |
| Legal Description | 424 DARBY AVENUE TWO 2BR/1BATH UNITS |
| Legal Subdivision | DARBY AVENUE |
| Legal Unit | S |
| Jurisdiction | LENOIR NC |
| Township / Civil Division | KINSTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 10600 |
424 Darby Ave, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in January 2013.
Source: Lenoir County records, as of October 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2303 ROUSE RD, KINSTON, NC 28504-1215 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 4, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 4, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20131677_00434 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1677 / 434 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 424 Darby Ave was $1,971, down 2.9% 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 | $1,971.00 (-2.86%) | $144,429 (-) Land $15,905 Building $128,524 | $144,429 (-) Land $15,905 Building $128,524 |
| 2025 | $2,029.00 | $144,429 Land $15,905 Building $128,524 | $144,429 Land $15,905 Building $128,524 |
| 2023 | $1,114.00 | $68,982 Land $9,000 Building $59,982 | $68,982 Land $9,000 Building $59,982 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 424 Darby Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 18, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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 424 Darby Ave is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 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 129 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: HarvestBeam, T-Mobile.
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