Columbus County property record for 537 Bitmore Rd, Whiteville, NC 28472
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,012 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.49 acres (21,528 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $11,750 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $488 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0189.02-78-8808.000 |
| Primary APN | 0189.02-78-8808.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,012 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,012 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Rolled Roofing |
| Lot Area | 21,528 sqft (0.49 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 156 ft deep x 138 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 01-09951 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 537 BITMORE RD |
| City | WHITEVILLE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28472-8658 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | JOSEPHINE WILLIAMS |
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBUS NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITEVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3030 |
| Census Tract | 931000 |
537 Bitmore Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2022.
Source: Columbus County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1, WHITEVILLE, NC 28472-0001 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 20, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 20, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 28, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20223923 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1295 / 876 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Commissioner's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBUS NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Property Address | 537 BITMORE RD, WHITEVILLE, NC 28472-8658 |
| Document Number | 001295/876 |
| Book / Page | 1295 / 876 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022003923 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1, WHITEVILLE, NC 28472-0001 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 537 Bitmore Rd was $488.
Source: Columbus County assessment roll, as of December 2, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Columbus County |
| Municipality | Brunswick Town |
| Unified School District | Whiteville City Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $488.00 | $42,000 Land $10,500 Building $31,500 |
| 2023 | $488.00 | $42,000 Land $10,500 Building $31,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 537 Bitmore Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 12 flood claims nearby since 1999.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 6, 2020 · 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 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1999–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2025 · river or lake flooding |
| 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 537 Bitmore Rd is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · above 66% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 | TOWN OF BRUNSWICK serves 495 people · EPA ID NC0424040 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) 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 90 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Focus Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Brightspeed, T-Mobile.
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