Craven County property record for 524 Ruth Ave, New Bern, NC 28560
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 875 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.059 acres (2,584 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Nov 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $814 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Sale May 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 8-015-214 |
| Primary APN | 8-015-214 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 875 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 875 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,584 sqft (0.059 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 136969 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 524 RUTH AVE |
| City | NEW BERN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28560-3144 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR6 |
| Legal Description | 524 RUTH AVE |
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2028 |
| Census Tract | 960800 |
524 Ruth Ave is owned by a company that bought it in November 2023.
Source: Craven County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3513 TAYLOR ST, NEW BERN, NC 28560-4134 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| May 18, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage PECOS FLIPO FINANCIAL LLC |
| Feb 25, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer LINCOLN TITLE INSURANCE, LION TITLE INSURANCE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 18, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202310119178 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3780 / 1450 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 1, 2023 |
| Property Address | 524 RUTH AVE, NEW BERN, NC 28560-3144 |
| Document Number | 03780/1450 |
| Book / Page | 3780 / 1450 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 10119178 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 14, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $90.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1211 ROUSE RD, GREENVILLE, NC 27858-8363 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3513 TAYLOR ST, NEW BERN, NC 28560-4134 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 524 RUTH AVE, NEW BERN, NC 28560-3144 |
| Document Number | 003764/381 |
| Book / Page | 3764 / 381 |
| Instrument Date | May 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 10112621 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Title Company | GUARDIAN TITLE COMPANY, GUARDIAN TITLE INSURANCE LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $80.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1103 BROOKE DR, ROCKVILLE, MD 20851-2323 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1211 ROUSE RD, GREENVILLE, NC 27858-8363 |
| Document Number | 0003764384 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 3764/384 |
| Name | PECOS FLIPO FINANCIAL LLC |
|---|
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 6 Months |
| Due | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 524 RUTH AVE, NEW BERN, NC 28560-3144 |
| Document Number | 003714/605 |
| Book / Page | 3714 / 605 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 10092490 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 11, 2022 |
| Title Company | LINCOLN TITLE INSURANCE, LION TITLE INSURANCE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $16.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 MELVINA PL, 111, PRATTVILLE, AL 36066-7538 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1105 BROOKE DR, ROCKVILLE, MD 20851-2323 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 524 Ruth Ave was $814, up 70.3% 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 | $814.00 (+70.29%) | $85,830 (+76.35%) Land $10,000 Building $75,830 | $85,830 (+76.35%) Land $10,000 Building $75,830 |
| 2025 | $478.00 | $48,670 Land $10,000 Building $38,670 | $48,670 Land $10,000 Building $38,670 |
| 2023 | $768.00 (+235.37%) | $48,670 (+199.88%) Land $10,000 Building $38,670 | $48,670 Land $10,000 Building $38,670 |
| 2022 | $229.00 | $16,230 Land $6,000 Building $10,230 | |
| 2018 | $16,230 Land $6,000 Building $10,230 |
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 524 Ruth 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 524 Ruth 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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