515 Blades Ave, New Bern, NC 28560 Property Records

Craven County property record for 515 Blades Ave, New Bern, NC 28560

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1945
Lot Size0.165 acres (7,189 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$88,954 (Aug 2010)
Tax Bill$871 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN8-005-044

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN8-005-044
Alternative APN
  • 86439

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,176 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,176 sqft
Interior WallsFinished/Painted

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1945
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1945
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Foundation TypeMasonry
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area7,189 sqft (0.165 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHeat Pump

Location & Zoning

Account Number86439
Street Address515 BLADES AVE
CityNEW BERN
StateNC
Zip28560-3101
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeNR10S
Legal DescriptionLOT 4 BLK D RIVER VIEW
Legal SubdivisionRIVER VIEW
Legal BlockD
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionCRAVEN NC
Township / Civil Division8
Census Block Group2
Census Block2010
Census Tract960800

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Riverside Historic District
listed 1988 · 178 contributing resources · NRIS 87002579

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

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 AddressPO BOX 71, DOWNIEVILLE, CA 95936-0071
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 6, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 6, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page2932 / 527
Prior Transfer DateAug 2, 2010
Prior Transfer Doc2932/0527
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$95,810 (-) Land $20,000 Building $75,810$95,810 (-) Land $20,000 Building $75,810
2025$871.00$95,810 (-) Land $20,000 Building $75,810$95,810 (-) Land $20,000 Building $75,810
2024$871.00 (+2.47%)
2023$850.00 (+13.48%)$95,810 (+44.88%) Land $20,000 Building $75,810$95,810 (+44.88%) Land $20,000 Building $75,810
2022$749.00$66,130 Land $13,000 Building $53,130
2018$66,130 Land $13,000 Building $53,130

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 X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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 277 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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