Beaufort County property record for 708 James Dr, Washington, NC 27889
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,455 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,524 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5685-57-0639 |
| Primary APN | 5685-57-0639 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,455 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 708 JAMES DR |
|---|---|
| City | WASHINGTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27889-3814 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | 1 LOT 13 BLK B EASTWOOD |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | BEAUFORT NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 930300 |
708 James Dr is owned by two individuals who acquired it in March 1996.
Source: Beaufort County records, as of October 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 317 TOMS CREEK RD, HOPKINS, SC 29061-8686 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 15, 1996 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 15, 1996 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1042 / 178 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 708 James Dr was $1,524.
Source: Beaufort County assessment roll, as of October 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Beaufort County |
| Municipality | Washington City |
| Unified School District | Beaufort County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,524.00 | $145,496 Land $18,343 Building $127,153 | |
| 2025 | $145,496 Land $18,343 Building $127,153 | ||
| 2023 | $619.00 | $36,454 Land $12,800 Building $23,654 | |
| 2018 | $36,454 Land $12,800 Building $23,654 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 708 James Dr 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 127 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 127 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 314 (1978–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 314 |
| 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 708 James Dr is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 WASHINGTON serves 13,000 people · EPA ID NC0407010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 62 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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