Jones County property record for 749 Owen Smith Dr, Kinston, NC 28501
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.51 acres (22,216 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $148 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 4534-96-8436-00 |
| Primary APN | 4534-96-8436-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 22,216 sqft (0.51 acres) |
|---|---|
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Account Number | 2455 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 749 OWEN SMITH DR |
| City | KINSTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28501-9772 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | 749 OWEN SMITH DR |
| Jurisdiction | JONES NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 7, BEAVER CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 920300 |
749 Owen Smith Dr, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who acquired it in November 1984.
Source: Jones County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1688 MURRAY CIR, KINSTON, NC 28501-9583 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 21, 1984 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 21, 1984 |
| Deed Book / Page | 156 / 75 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 749 Owen Smith Dr was $148, up 2.1% from the year before.
Source: Jones County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jones County |
| Unified School District | Jones County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $148.00 (+2.07%) | $18,130 (-) | $18,130 (-) |
| 2025 | $145.00 | $18,130 | $18,130 |
| 2023 | $135.00 | $18,130 | $18,130 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 749 Owen Smith Dr 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 | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1999–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2018 · Hurricane Florence |
| 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 749 Owen Smith 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP private · serves 15,494 people · EPA ID NC0454025 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 44 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Eastern Carolina Broadband.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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