Craven County property record for 520 Contentnea Ave, New Bern, NC 28560
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 825 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.198 acres (8,634 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $128,000 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $628 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Sale Jan 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 8-015-184 |
| Primary APN | 8-015-184 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 825 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 825 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,634 sqft (0.198 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 103331 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 520 CONTENTNEA AVE |
| City | NEW BERN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28560-3122 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR8 |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 SUNNYSIDE SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNNY SIDE SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 960800 |
520 Contentnea Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2025.
Source: Craven County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 520 CONTENTNEA AVE, NEW BERN, NC 28560-3122 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jan 16, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 18, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 18, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 16, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202510150211 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3863 / 1426 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Property Address | 520 CONTENTNEA AVE, NEW BERN, NC 28560-3122 |
| Document Number | 03863/1426 |
| Book / Page | 3863 / 1426 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 13 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Instrument | 10150211 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $256.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 135 BROWN AVE, COVE CITY, NC 28523-9701 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 520 CONTENTNEA AVE, NEW BERN, NC 28560-3122 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Property Address | 520 CONTENTNEA AVE, NEW BERN, NC 28560-3122 |
| Document Number | 3558/1134 |
| Book / Page | 3558 / 1134 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 10032451 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 135 BROWN AVE, COVE CITY, NC 28523-9701 |
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 | $628.00 (+3.12%) | $64,350 (-) Land $10,000 Building $54,350 | $64,350 (-) Land $10,000 Building $54,350 |
| 2025 | $609.00 (+3.22%) | $64,350 (-) Land $10,000 Building $54,350 | $64,350 (-) Land $10,000 Building $54,350 |
| 2023 | $590.00 (+69.54%) | $64,350 (+132.48%) Land $10,000 Building $54,350 | $64,350 (+132.48%) Land $10,000 Building $54,350 |
| 2022 | $348.00 | $27,680 Land $6,000 Building $21,680 | |
| 2018 | $27,680 Land $6,000 Building $21,680 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 520 Contentnea 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 520 Contentnea 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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