512 Contentnea Ave, New Bern, NC 28560 Property Records

Craven County property record for 512 Contentnea Ave, New Bern, NC 28560

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 996 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size0.185 acres (8,064 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$28,000 (Oct 2024)
Tax Bill$356 (2026)
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN8-015-188

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN8-015-188
Alternative APNs
  • 141899
  • 40254

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area996 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area996 sqft
Interior WallsFinished/Painted

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1940
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeWood
Foundation TypePier/Post & Beam
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area8,064 sqft (0.185 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHeat Pump

Location & Zoning

Account Number141899
Street Address512 CONTENTNEA AVE
CityNEW BERN
StateNC
Zip28560-3122
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeNR8
Legal DescriptionLOT 5 SUNNYSIDE
Legal SubdivisionSUNNYSIDE
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionCRAVEN NC
Township / Civil Division8
Census Block Group2
Census Block2009
Census Tract960800

Owner

Source: Craven County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address512 CONTENTNEA AVE, NEW BERN, NC 28560-3122
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 21, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 21, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 21, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202410132575
Deed Book / Page3815 / 1705
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Craven County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyCraven County
MunicipalityNew Bern City
Unified School DistrictCraven County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$356.00 (+3.79%)$41,170 (-) Land $10,000 Building $31,170$41,170 (-) Land $10,000 Building $31,170
2025$343.00 (+1.18%)$41,170 (-) Land $10,000 Building $31,170$41,170 (-) Land $10,000 Building $31,170
2023$339.00 (-13.96%)$41,170 (+8.69%) Land $10,000 Building $31,170$41,170 (+8.69%) Land $10,000 Building $31,170
2022$394.00$37,880 Land $6,000 Building $31,880
2018$37,880 Land $6,000 Building $31,880

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation9.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 161 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies161 in force
Nearby Flood Claims146 (1982–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA20 of 146
Most Recent ClaimAug 2024 · Tropical Storm Debby
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Florence, Sep 2018 · 70 claims
  • Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 21 claims
  • Hurricane Fran, Sep 1996 · 30 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.9% of North Carolina
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF NEW BERN
serves 37,884 people · EPA ID NC0425010
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionSep 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2026–2028)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 102 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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