Craven County property record for 604 Hancock St, New Bern, NC 28560
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 880 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.058 acres (2,513 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $51,000 (May 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $2,464 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 8-003-152 |
| Primary APN | 8-003-152 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 880 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 880 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 2,513 sqft (0.058 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 7885950 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 604 HANCOCK ST |
| City | NEW BERN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28560-4012 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | NC5 |
| Legal Description | 604 HANCOCK ST |
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 960900 |
604 Hancock St, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2003.
Source: Craven County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 513 CRAVEN ST, A, NEW BERN, NC 28560-4921 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2040 / 717 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 604 Hancock St was $2,464, up 3.4% 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 | $2,464.00 (+3.36%) | $268,330 (-) Land $51,300 Building $217,030 | $268,330 (-) Land $51,300 Building $217,030 |
| 2025 | $2,384.00 | $268,330 Land $51,300 Building $217,030 | $268,330 Land $51,300 Building $217,030 |
| 2023 | $2,333.00 (+25.7%) | $268,330 (+61%) Land $51,300 Building $217,030 | $268,330 Land $51,300 Building $217,030 |
| 2022 | $1,856.00 | $166,660 Land $68,000 Building $98,660 | |
| 2018 | $166,660 Land $68,000 Building $98,660 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 604 Hancock St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 222 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 383 units insured incl. 161 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 414 (1979–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 24 of 414 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2023 · other causes |
| 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.
The area around 604 Hancock St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 393 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet.
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