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603 Watson Ave, New Bern, NC 28560 Property Records

Craven County property record for 603 Watson Ave, New Bern, NC 28560

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,054 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size0.186 acres (8,118 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$110,000 (Sep 2006)
Tax Bill$902 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Sale
Mar 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN8-014-165

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN8-014-165
Alternative APN
  • 89566

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,054 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,054 sqft
Interior WallsFinished/Painted

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1954
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1954
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Foundation TypeMasonry
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area8,118 sqft (0.186 acres)
Storage Building120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHeat Pump

Location & Zoning

Account Number89566
Street Address603 WATSON AVE
CityNEW BERN
StateNC
Zip28560-3147
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeNR6
Legal Description603 WATSON-203 CLEVELAND PARK
Legal SubdivisionCLEVELAND PARK
JurisdictionCRAVEN NC
Township / Civil Division8
Census Block Group2
Census Block2010
Census Tract960800

Owner

Source: Craven County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1111 N CRAVEN ST, NEW BERN, NC 28560-3245
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 4, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
Mar 24, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 12, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 12, 2006 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 29, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page2506 / 443
Prior Transfer DateAug 16, 2006
Prior Transfer Doc2496/0227
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCRAVEN NC
Recording DateNov 4, 2021
Property Address603 WATSON AVE, NEW BERN, NC 28560-3147
Document Number3698/768
Book / Page3698 / 768
Instrument DateNov 4, 2021
Instrument10086331
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 15, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1111 N CRAVEN ST, NEW BERN, NC 28560-3245

March 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCRAVEN NC
Recording DateMar 24, 2021
Property Address603 WATSON AVE, NEW BERN, NC 28560-3147
Document Number3661/55
Book / Page3661 / 55
Map ReferenceMB 2 PG 93
Instrument DateMar 17, 2021
Instrument10072205
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 16, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address1005 N CRAVEN ST, NEW BERN, NC 28560-3243

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Craven County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyCraven County
MunicipalityNew Bern City
Unified School DistrictCraven County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$902.00 (+3.32%)$96,060 (-) Land $20,000 Building $76,060$96,060 (-) Land $20,000 Building $76,060
2025$873.00 (+2.46%)$96,060 (-) Land $20,000 Building $76,060$96,060 (-) Land $20,000 Building $76,060
2023$852.00 (+15.45%)$96,060 (+47.49%) Land $20,000 Building $76,060$96,060 (+47.49%) Land $20,000 Building $76,060
2022$738.00$65,130 Land $13,000 Building $52,130
2018$65,130 Land $13,000 Building $52,130

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation9.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 161 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies161 in force
Nearby Flood Claims146 (1982–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA20 of 146
Most Recent ClaimAug 2024 · Tropical Storm Debby
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Florence, Sep 2018 · 70 claims
  • Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 21 claims
  • Hurricane Fran, Sep 1996 · 30 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 98.5% of North Carolina
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF NEW BERN
serves 37,884 people · EPA ID NC0425010
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionSep 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2026–2028)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 371 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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