Craven County property record for 5309 Morton Rd, New Bern, NC 28562
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,638 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.448 acres (19,525 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $137,000 (Apr 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $2,349 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8-207-4-053 |
| Primary APN | 8-207-4-053 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,638 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,638 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 19,525 sqft (0.448 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 55332 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5309 MORTON RD |
| City | NEW BERN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28562-5033 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR15 |
| Legal Description | 53 LAKEVIEW ESTATES SCT II |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKEVIEW ESTATES |
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 960402 |
5309 Morton Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2004.
Source: Craven County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5309 MORTON RD, NEW BERN, NC 28562-5033 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 7, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 7, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2169 / 601 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5309 Morton Rd was $2,349, up 3.5% 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 | $2,349.00 (+3.48%) | $263,360 (-) Land $50,000 Building $213,360 | $263,360 (-) Land $50,000 Building $213,360 |
| 2025 | $2,270.00 | $263,360 Land $50,000 Building $213,360 | $263,360 Land $50,000 Building $213,360 |
| 2023 | $2,232.00 (+24.28%) | $263,360 (+58.1%) Land $50,000 Building $213,360 | $263,360 Land $50,000 Building $213,360 |
| 2022 | $1,796.00 | $166,580 Land $40,000 Building $126,580 | |
| 2018 | $166,580 Land $40,000 Building $126,580 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5309 Morton Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2018.
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 33 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 33 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2018 · Hurricane Florence |
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 5309 Morton Rd is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 230 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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