Craven County property record for 617 2nd Ave, New Bern, NC 28560
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 858 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.078 acres (3,390 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $296 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8-012-149 |
| Primary APN | 8-012-149 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 858 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 858 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Cement Board |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,390 sqft (0.078 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Account Number | 25163 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 617 2ND AVE |
| City | NEW BERN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28560-5619 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR6 |
| Legal Description | 615 SECOND AVE; LOT 72 WEST END |
| Legal Lot Number | 72 |
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4018 |
| Census Tract | 960800 |
617 2nd Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in January 1966.
Source: Craven County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1051, NEW BERN, NC 28563-1051 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1966 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1966 |
| Deed Book / Page | 700 / 181 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 617 2nd Ave was $296, up 2.8% 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 | $296.00 (+2.78%) | $25,910 (-) Land $5,400 Building $20,510 | $25,910 (-) Land $5,400 Building $20,510 |
| 2025 | $288.00 | $25,910 Land $5,400 Building $20,510 | $25,910 Land $5,400 Building $20,510 |
| 2023 | $273.00 (+25.81%) | $25,910 (+71.14%) Land $5,400 Building $20,510 | $25,910 Land $5,400 Building $20,510 |
| 2022 | $217.00 | $15,140 Land $4,000 Building $11,140 | |
| 2018 | $15,140 Land $4,000 Building $11,140 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 617 2nd Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 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 617 2nd 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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