Pamlico County property record for 5249 NC Highway 55 E, New Bern, NC 28560
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,266 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.966 acres (42,079 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Sep 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $709 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C051-11 |
| Primary APN | C051-11 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,266 sqft Finished Area |
| Flooring | Plywood |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 42,079 sqft (0.966 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 281 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 281 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 25 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 21008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5249 NC HIGHWAY 55 E |
| City | NEW BERN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28560-5163 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NC 55 0009669 6511609413000 |
| Jurisdiction | PAMLICO NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 1 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 950101 |
5249 NC Highway 55 E is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2000.
Source: Pamlico County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5249 NC HIGHWAY 55 E, NEW BERN, NC 28560-5163 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Ux (and Wife) |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 8, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 8, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 357 / 332 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5249 NC Highway 55 E was $709.
Source: Pamlico County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Pamlico County |
| Unified School District | Pamlico County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $709.00 | $97,535 Land $19,681 Building $77,854 | $97,535 Land $19,681 Building $77,854 |
| 2023 | $689.00 | $97,535 Land $19,681 Building $77,854 | $97,535 Land $19,681 Building $77,854 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5249 NC Highway 55 E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 10, 2021 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
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 5249 NC Highway 55 E is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 54% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | PAMLICO COUNTY WATER serves 19,665 people · EPA ID NC0469025 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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