Craven County property record for 507 Contentnea Ave, New Bern, NC 28560
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
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| Details | 1,440 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.178 acres (7,753 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $460 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Mortgage Feb 2019 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 8-015-200 |
| Primary APN | 8-015-200 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Total Area |
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| 1st Floor Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Wood Truss |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,753 sqft (0.178 acres) |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
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| Account Number | 5681701 |
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| Street Address | 507 CONTENTNEA AVE |
| City | NEW BERN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28560-3121 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | NR8 |
| Legal Description | 507 CONTENTNEA |
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2028 |
| Census Tract | 960800 |
507 Contentnea Ave, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Craven County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 507 CONTENTNEA AVE, NEW BERN, NC 28560-3121 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · SBA Mortgage US SMALL BUSNS ADMIN |
| Feb 22, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance THEODORD G WISE |
| May 3, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Seller Carry-Back ALAN ADAMS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Property Address | 507 CONTENTNEA AVE, NEW BERN, NC 28560-3121 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000003554/0000000001 |
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| Date | Nov 28, 2018 |
| Book Page | 0000003554/0000000001 |
| Instrument | 000010030388 |
| Name | US SMALL BUSNS ADMIN |
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| Type | SBA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 350 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Property Address | 507 CONTENTNEA AVE, NEW BERN, NC 28560-3121 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 03561/1915 |
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| Date | Feb 22, 2019 |
| Book Page | 3561/1915 |
| Instrument | 10034010 |
| Name | THEODORD G WISE |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 349 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Recording Date | May 3, 2022 |
| Property Address | 507 CONTENTNEA AVE, NEW BERN, NC 28560-3121 |
| Document Number | 003724/186 |
| Book / Page | 3724 / 186 |
| Map Reference | CAB I SL 61-C |
| Instrument Date | Apr 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 10096296 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $139.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 185 HAWKS POND RD, 185, NEW BERN, NC 28562-7311 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 135 BROWN AVE, COVE CITY, NC 28523-9701 |
| Document Number | 0037240189 |
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| Date | May 3, 2022 |
| Instrument | 3724/0189 |
| Name | ALAN ADAMS |
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| Type | Seller |
| Type | Seller Carry-Back |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 62 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2027 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 507 Contentnea Ave was $460, up 3.6% 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 | $460.00 (+3.6%) | $53,300 (-) Land $15,000 Building $38,300 | $53,300 (-) Land $15,000 Building $38,300 |
| 2025 | $444.00 | $53,300 Land $15,000 Building $38,300 | $53,300 Land $15,000 Building $38,300 |
| 2023 | $439.00 (-11.13%) | $53,300 (+12.45%) Land $15,000 Building $38,300 | $53,300 Land $15,000 Building $38,300 |
| 2022 | $494.00 | $47,400 Land $15,000 Building $32,400 | |
| 2018 | $47,400 Land $15,000 Building $32,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 507 Contentnea Ave 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 Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 9.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 161 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 161 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 146 (1982–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 20 of 146 |
| 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 507 Contentnea Ave 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 97% of the US · lower than 98.5% 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 371 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 |
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