Craven County property record for 505 West St, New Bern, NC 28560
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,020 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.151 acres (6,579 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $129 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Transfer Feb 2020 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8-008-065 |
| Primary APN | 8-008-065 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,020 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Cement Board |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 6,579 sqft (0.151 acres) |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Account Number | 132613 |
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| Street Address | 505 WEST ST |
| City | NEW BERN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28560-4847 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | NC4 |
| Legal Description | LOT 21 FORBES PROPERTY |
| Legal Subdivision | FORBES PROP |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4036 |
| Census Tract | 960800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the New Bern Historic District (Boundary Increase) (Additional Documentation) listed 2003 · 165 contributing resources · NRIS 03000965 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
505 West St, vacant land, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in December 2020.
Source: Craven County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1023 SPIVEY CIR, NEW BERN, NC 28562-5541 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Feb 17, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Feb 17, 2021 | Gift Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 03654/1300 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 505 WEST ST, NEW BERN, NC 28560-4847 |
| Document Number | 03654/1300 |
| Book / Page | 3654 / 1300 |
| Map Reference | MB 354 PG 136 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 10069891 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1713 DILLAHUNT ST, NEW BERN, NC 28560-3613 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 819 CYPRESS ST, NEW BERN, NC 28560-3917 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 505 WEST ST, NEW BERN, NC 28560-4847 |
| Document Number | 03601/2142 |
| Book / Page | 3601 / 2142 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 10050467 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1713 DILLAHUNT ST, NEW BERN, NC 28560-3613 |
| Document Type | Gift Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 505 WEST ST, NEW BERN, NC 28560-4847 |
| Document Number | 03654/1307 |
| Book / Page | 3654 / 1307 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 10069892 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 819 CYPRESS ST, NEW BERN, NC 28560-3917 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 20 LEIGH PLACE, GOLDSBORO, NC 27534 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2026 property tax bill for 505 West St was $129, up 3.2% from the year before.
Source: Craven County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Craven County |
| Municipality | New Bern City |
| Unified School District | Craven County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $129.00 (+3.2%) | $15,000 (-) Land $15,000 | $15,000 (-) Land $15,000 |
| 2025 | $125.00 | $15,000 Land $15,000 | $15,000 Land $15,000 |
| 2023 | $123.00 (-71.26%) | $15,000 (-63.53%) Land $15,000 | $15,000 Land $15,000 |
| 2022 | $428.00 | $41,130 Land $15,000 Building $26,130 | |
| 2018 | $41,130 Land $15,000 Building $26,130 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 505 West St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 31 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 17 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 31 (1981–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 31 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2019 · Hurricane Dorian |
| 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 505 West St 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.5% 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 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 366 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| 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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