Lenoir County property record for 688 Central Ave, Kinston, NC 28504
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,471 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $112,000 (Jun 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,127 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 450302796880 |
| Primary APN | 450302796880 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,471 sqft Finished Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 176 ft deep x 97.9 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 688 CENTRAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | KINSTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28504-6352 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RV1212 |
| Legal Description | 688 CENTRAL AV 688 CENTRAL AV |
| Legal Subdivision | SURVERY FOR ROBBET BRUNTON |
| Jurisdiction | LENOIR NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NEUSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1038 |
| Census Tract | 11301 |
688 Central Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2015.
Source: Lenoir County records, as of October 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 688 CENTRAL AVE, KINSTON, NC 28504-6352 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 13, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1749 / 177 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LENOIR NC |
| Property Address | 688 CENTRAL AVE, KINSTON, NC 28504-6352 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0020790547 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Book Page | 2079/547 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 688 Central Ave was $1,127, down 9.1% from the year before.
Source: Lenoir County assessment roll, as of October 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Lenoir County |
| Unified School District | Lenoir County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,127.00 (-9.11%) | $150,690 (-) Land $11,337 Building $139,353 | $150,690 (-) Land $11,337 Building $139,353 |
| 2025 | $1,240.00 | $150,690 Land $11,337 Building $139,353 | $150,690 Land $11,337 Building $139,353 |
| 2023 | $1,177.00 | $111,630 Land $12,000 Building $99,630 | $111,630 Land $12,000 Building $99,630 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 688 Central Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 21 flood claims nearby since 1999.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 18, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 24 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 24 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 21 (1999–2020) |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2020 · river or lake flooding |
| 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 688 Central Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | DEEP RUN WATER CORPORATION private · serves 14,196 people · EPA ID NC0454030 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| 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 70 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| InfinityLink Communications Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
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