Craven County property record for 609 1st Ave, New Bern, NC 28560
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 552 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.065 acres (2,843 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $8,000 (Dec 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $276 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 8-012-208 |
| Primary APN | 8-012-208 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 552 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 552 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 2,843 sqft (0.065 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Account Number | 80551 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 609 1ST AVE |
| City | NEW BERN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28560-5613 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR6 |
| Legal Description | 609 FIRST AVE; LOT 49 WEST END |
| Legal Lot Number | 49 |
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4021 |
| Census Tract | 960800 |
609 1st Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in December 1997.
Source: Craven County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1207 NC HIGHWAY 55 W, NEW BERN, NC 28562-8639 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 2, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 2, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1600 / 158 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 609 1st Ave was $276, up 2.6% 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 | $276.00 (+2.6%) | $23,640 (-) Land $5,400 Building $18,240 | $23,640 (-) Land $5,400 Building $18,240 |
| 2025 | $269.00 | $23,640 Land $5,400 Building $18,240 | $23,640 Land $5,400 Building $18,240 |
| 2023 | $254.00 (+21.53%) | $23,640 (+65.08%) Land $5,400 Building $18,240 | $23,640 Land $5,400 Building $18,240 |
| 2022 | $209.00 | $14,320 Land $4,000 Building $10,320 | |
| 2018 | $14,320 Land $4,000 Building $10,320 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 609 1st Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 31 (1981–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 31 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2019 · Hurricane Dorian |
| 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 609 1st Ave 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 |
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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 366 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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