Craven County property record for 518 Watson Ave, New Bern, NC 28560
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,052 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.185 acres (8,067 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (May 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $783 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 8-016-014 |
| Primary APN | 8-016-014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,052 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,052 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,067 sqft (0.185 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 46494 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 518 WATSON AVE |
| City | NEW BERN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28560-3146 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR6 |
| Legal Description | LOT 114 CLEVELAND PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 114 |
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 960800 |
518 Watson Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2002.
Source: Craven County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 518 WATSON AVE, NEW BERN, NC 28560-3146 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 29, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 29, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1915 / 677 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 518 Watson Ave was $783, 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 | $783.00 (+3.3%) | $82,290 (-) Land $20,000 Building $62,290 | $82,290 (-) Land $20,000 Building $62,290 |
| 2025 | $758.00 | $82,290 Land $20,000 Building $62,290 | $82,290 Land $20,000 Building $62,290 |
| 2023 | $738.00 (+9.99%) | $82,290 (+40.33%) Land $20,000 Building $62,290 | $82,290 Land $20,000 Building $62,290 |
| 2022 | $671.00 | $58,640 Land $13,000 Building $45,640 | |
| 2018 | $58,640 Land $13,000 Building $45,640 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 518 Watson Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 9.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 161 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 161 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 146 (1982–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 20 of 146 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · Tropical Storm Debby |
| 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 518 Watson Ave 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 97% of the US · lower than 98.5% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 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 371 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 |
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