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605 Howell Rd, New Bern, NC 28562 Property Records

Craven County property record for 605 Howell Rd, New Bern, NC 28562

Property Summary

Property TypeGovernment / Public Use
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,025 sqft · built 1973
Lot Size0.467 acres (20,337 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$100,000 (Oct 2020)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2020 Foreclosure
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN7-004-031

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7-004-031

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,025 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,025 sqft
Interior WallsFinished/Painted

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1973
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1973
Exterior MaterialBrick Veneer
Construction TypeWood
Foundation TypeMasonry
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area20,337 sqft (0.467 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHeat Pump

Location & Zoning

Street Address605 HOWELL RD
CityNEW BERN
StateNC
Zip28562-7832
Property CategoryPublic Works
Property TypePublic Works > Government / Public Use
Legal DescriptionJAMES CITY LD
Legal SubdivisionSURVEY FOR MICHAEL E KENNEDY
JurisdictionCRAVEN NC
Township / Civil Division7
Census Block Group1
Census Block1005
Census Tract961004

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address406 CRAVEN ST, NEW BERN, NC 28560-4911
Owner TypeCompany
VestingGovernment

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 7, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 7, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 8, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202010062473
Deed Book / Page3634 / 433
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2020: Foreclosure

Document TypeForeclosure
JurisdictionCRAVEN NC
Recording DateOct 7, 2020
Property Address605 HOWELL RD, NEW BERN, NC 28562-7832
Document Number003634/433
Book / Page3634 / 433
Instrument DateOct 7, 2020
Instrument10062473
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedSep 14, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$200.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address2119 BELGRADE SWANSBORO RD, MAYSVILLE, NC 28555-9658

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address406 CRAMEN ST, NEW BERN, NC 28560-4911

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$6,600 (-) Land $6,600$6,600 (-) Land $6,600
2025$6,600 (-) Land $6,600$6,600 (-) Land $6,600
2023Additional exemption filed$6,600 (-) Land $6,600$6,600 (-) Land $6,600
2022Additional exemption filed$6,600 Land $6,600
2018$6,600 Land $6,600

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

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 98 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies98 in force
Nearby Flood Claims39 (2010–2018)
Most Recent ClaimSep 2018 · Hurricane Florence
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Florence, Sep 2018 · 35 claims
  • Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 3 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 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% 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 SystemCRAVEN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM
serves 37,848 people · EPA ID NC0425055
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionOct 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line inventory
Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting2
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 242 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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