Lenoir County property record for 512 Chestnut St, Kinston, NC 28501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,172 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.084 acres (3,659 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $754 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 452515538674 |
| Primary APN | 452515538674 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,172 sqft Finished Area |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 3,659 sqft (0.084 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 35.3 ft deep x 103 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Convection |
| Street Address | 512 CHESTNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | KINSTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28501-5114 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | I1 |
| Legal Description | 512 CHESTNUT ST 512 CHESTNUT ST |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWER HILL ROAD |
| Jurisdiction | LENOIR NC |
| Township / Civil Division | KINSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 10400 |
512 Chestnut St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Lenoir County records, as of October 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 512 CHESTNUT ST, KINSTON, NC 28501-5114 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 512 Chestnut St was $754, up 37.8% 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 | $754.00 (+37.84%) | $55,239 (-29.12%) Land $4,229 Building $51,010 | $55,239 (-29.12%) Land $4,229 Building $51,010 |
| 2025 | $547.00 | $77,935 Land $4,229 Building $73,706 | $77,935 Land $4,229 Building $73,706 |
| 2023 | $211.00 | $13,116 Land $2,250 Building $10,866 | $13,116 Land $2,250 Building $10,866 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 512 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 18, 2020
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 512 Chestnut St 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 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 319 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 |
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