Craven County property record for 610 Watson Ave, New Bern, NC 28560
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,582 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.187 acres (8,161 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Dec 1986) |
| Tax Bill | $966 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 8-015-128 |
| Primary APN | 8-015-128 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,582 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,582 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 8,161 sqft (0.187 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 142873 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 610 WATSON AVE |
| City | NEW BERN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28560-3148 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR6 |
| Legal Description | 610 WATSON AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | WATSON AVENUE |
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 960800 |
610 Watson Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in April 2026.
Source: Craven County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2621 PINE VILLAGE RD, 201, RALEIGH, NC 27615-7547 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1140 / 614 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0010157027 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 610 WATSON AVE, NEW BERN, NC 28560-3148 |
| Document Number | 0010157027 |
| Book / Page | 3882 / 1488 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202610157027 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 610 Watson Ave was $966, up 3.3% 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 | $966.00 (+3.32%) | $103,400 (-) Land $20,000 Building $83,400 | $103,400 (-) Land $20,000 Building $83,400 |
| 2025 | $935.00 | $103,400 Land $20,000 Building $83,400 | $103,400 Land $20,000 Building $83,400 |
| 2023 | $912.00 | $103,400 Land $20,000 Building $83,400 | $103,400 Land $20,000 Building $83,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 610 Watson Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 9.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 161 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 161 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 146 (1982–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 20 of 146 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · Tropical Storm Debby |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 610 Watson Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 98.5% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 371 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 |
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