Craven County property record for 509 Brown Dr, New Bern, NC 28560
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 608 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.163 acres (7,099 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $43 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7-006-008 |
| Primary APN | 7-006-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 608 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 608 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Cement Board |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 7,099 sqft (0.163 acres) |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Account Number | 7288200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 509 BROWN DR |
| City | NEW BERN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28560-7860 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MEADOWSVILLE |
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 7 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 961004 |
509 Brown Dr, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Craven County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 712 WILLIAMS ST, NEW BERN, NC 28560-6571 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 509 Brown Dr was $43.
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 | $43.00 | $8,000 (-14.16%) Land $8,000 | $8,000 (-14.16%) Land $8,000 |
| 2025 | $43.00 | $9,320 Land $8,000 Building $1,320 | $9,320 Land $8,000 Building $1,320 |
| 2023 | $43.00 (-17.31%) | $9,320 (+4.72%) Land $8,000 Building $1,320 | $9,320 Land $8,000 Building $1,320 |
| 2022 | $52.00 | $8,900 Land $8,000 Building $900 | |
| 2018 | $8,900 Land $8,000 Building $900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 509 Brown Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 98 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 98 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 39 (2010–2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2018 · Hurricane Florence |
| 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 509 Brown Dr 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 94% of the US · lower than 96% 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 | CRAVEN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM serves 37,848 people · EPA ID NC0425055 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 89 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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