Craven County property record for 615 Watson Ave, New Bern, NC 28560
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.312 acres (13,603 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $37,000 (Jul 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $803 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2019 Sale Mar 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 8-014-159 |
| Primary APN | 8-014-159 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,680 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,603 sqft (0.312 acres) |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 124539 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 615 WATSON AVE |
| City | NEW BERN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28560-3147 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | NR6 |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 CLEVELAND PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 960800 |
Source: Craven County assessment roll, as of October 7, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8207 US HIGHWAY 17, POLLOCKSVILLE, NC 28573-8776 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 7, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 19, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 19, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1929 / 248 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 15, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 3563/524 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 7, 2019 |
| Property Address | 615 WATSON AVE, NEW BERN, NC 28560-3147 |
| Document Number | 3563/524 |
| Book / Page | 3563 / 524 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 10034634 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8207 US HIGHWAY 17, POLLOCKSVILLE, NC 28573-8776 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 7, 2019 |
| Property Address | 615 WATSON AVE, NEW BERN, NC 28560-3147 |
| Document Number | 3563/516 |
| Book / Page | 3563 / 516 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 10034632 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8207 US HIGHWAY 17, POLLOCKSVILLE, NC 28573-8776 |
Source: Craven County assessment roll, as of October 7, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $803.00 (+4.15%) | $78,940 (-) Land $32,000 Building $46,940 | $78,940 (-) Land $32,000 Building $46,940 |
| 2023 | $771.00 (+23.95%) | $78,940 (+63.57%) Land $32,000 Building $46,940 | $78,940 (+63.57%) Land $32,000 Building $46,940 |
| 2022 | $622.00 | $48,260 Land $13,000 Building $35,260 | |
| 2018 | $48,260 Land $13,000 Building $35,260 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.5% 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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