Craven County property record for 503 W Grantham Rd, New Bern, NC 28562
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,538 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.477 acres (20,798 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $15,000 (Dec 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,061 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7-108-005 |
| Primary APN | 7-108-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,538 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,491 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 20,798 sqft (0.477 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 280 ft deep x 105 ft wide |
| Porch | Patio |
| Storage Building | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 115654 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 503 W GRANTHAM RD |
| City | NEW BERN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28562-7018 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 SURVEY FOR ARTHUR L HOLMES ESTATE |
| Legal Subdivision | SURVEY FOR ARTHUR L HOLMES ESTATE |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 7 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 961003 |
503 W Grantham Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2014.
Source: Craven County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 503 W GRANTHAM RD, NEW BERN, NC 28562-7018 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 11, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 11, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3322 / 821 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Property Address | 503 W GRANTHAM RD, NEW BERN, NC 28562-7018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 22, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 03490/1602 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 30, 2017 |
| Book Page | 3490/1602 |
| Instrument | 10002840 |
| Name | STEARNS LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SANTA ANA, CA 92707 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 503 W Grantham Rd was $1,061.
Source: Craven County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Craven County |
| Unified School District | Craven County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,061.00 | $212,900 (-) Land $31,500 Building $181,400 | $212,900 (-) Land $31,500 Building $181,400 |
| 2025 | $1,061.00 | $212,900 Land $31,500 Building $181,400 | $212,900 Land $31,500 Building $181,400 |
| 2023 | $1,049.00 (+6.17%) | $212,900 (+34.15%) Land $31,500 Building $181,400 | $212,900 Land $31,500 Building $181,400 |
| 2022 | $988.00 | $158,700 Land $31,500 Building $127,200 | |
| 2018 | $158,700 Land $31,500 Building $127,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 503 W Grantham Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 20 flood claims nearby since 2018.
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 63 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 63 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 20 (2018–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 20 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2022 · Hurricane Ian |
| 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 503 W Grantham Rd 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 | 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 140 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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