Craven County property record for 515 Colonial Pl, New Bern, NC 28560
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.183 acres (7,981 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $41,500 (May 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $464 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8-024-042 |
| Primary APN | 8-024-042 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,981 sqft (0.183 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 5118500 |
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| Street Address | 515 COLONIAL PL |
| City | NEW BERN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28560-4515 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR15 |
| Legal Description | 7 ELMWOOD 515 COLONIAL PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | ELMWOOD |
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 960700 |
515 Colonial Pl is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 1987.
Source: Craven County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 515 COLONIAL PL, NEW BERN, NC 28560-4515 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 6, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 6, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1154 / 293 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 515 Colonial Pl was $464, up 3.3% 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 | $464.00 (+3.34%) | $100,590 (-) Land $30,000 Building $70,590 | $100,590 (-) Land $30,000 Building $70,590 |
| 2025 | $449.00 | $100,590 Land $30,000 Building $70,590 | $100,590 Land $30,000 Building $70,590 |
| 2023 | $444.00 (+11.84%) | $100,590 (+42.5%) Land $30,000 Building $70,590 | $100,590 Land $30,000 Building $70,590 |
| 2022 | $397.00 | $70,590 Land $26,000 Building $44,590 | |
| 2018 | $70,590 Land $26,000 Building $44,590 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 515 Colonial Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1983.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 19 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1983–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2012 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 515 Colonial Pl 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 96% of the US · lower than 97.9% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 | 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 246 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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