Craven County property record for 540 Washington Post Rd, New Bern, NC 28560
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,242 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 1.83 acres (80,063 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $670,000 (Sep 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $909 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8-112-002 |
| Primary APN | 8-112-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,242 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,242 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 80,063 sqft (1.83 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 3265198 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 540 WASHINGTON POST RD |
| City | NEW BERN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28560-9311 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR15 |
| Legal Description | 2 & 3 MCILWEAN |
| Legal Subdivision | LEE & JONES BLDG SUPPLIES INC |
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 960502 |
Source: Craven County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 WASHINGTON POST RD, NEW BERN, NC 28560-9311 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 4, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 4, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 24, 1991 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3227 / 559 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Craven County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Craven County |
| Unified School District | Craven County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $909.00 | $172,800 (-) Land $26,400 Building $146,400 | $172,800 (-) Land $26,400 Building $146,400 |
| 2025 | $909.00 (+3.65%) | $172,800 (-) Land $26,400 Building $146,400 | $172,800 (-) Land $26,400 Building $146,400 |
| 2023 | $877.00 (+11.58%) | $172,800 (+42.21%) Land $26,400 Building $146,400 | $172,800 (+42.21%) Land $26,400 Building $146,400 |
| 2022 | $786.00 | $121,510 Land $26,400 Building $95,110 | |
| 2018 | $121,510 Land $26,400 Building $95,110 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 Record median of 32 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 32 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 43% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | 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 43 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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