862 Howard St, New Bern, NC 28560 Property Records

Craven County property record for 862 Howard St, New Bern, NC 28560

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.064 acres (2,795 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$3,000 (Aug 2020)
Tax Bill$25 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN8-003-076

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN8-003-076
Alternative APN
  • 6989360

Exterior

Lot Area2,795 sqft (0.064 acres)

Location & Zoning

Account Number6989360
Street Address862 HOWARD ST
CityNEW BERN
StateNC
Zip28560-4033
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodeNR8
Legal Description862 HOWARD ST
JurisdictionCRAVEN NC
Township / Civil Division8
Census Block Group3
Census Block3003
Census Tract960900

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the New Bern Historic District (Boundary Increase) (Additional Documentation)
listed 2003 · 165 contributing resources · NRIS 03000965

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

862 Howard St, residential vacant land, is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2020.

Source: Craven County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1310 HUNTERS RD, NEW BERN, NC 28562-2218
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 31, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 31, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202010060335
Deed Book / Page3628 / 1027
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCRAVEN NC
Recording DateAug 31, 2020
Property Address862 HOWARD ST, NEW BERN, NC 28560-4033
Document Number3628/1027
Book / Page3628 / 1027
Instrument DateAug 14, 2020
Instrument10060335
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 16, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$6.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address413 WATERLILY WAY, 413, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29486-6957

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1310 HUNTERS RD, NEW BERN, NC 28562-2218

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 862 Howard St was $25.

Source: Craven County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyCraven County
MunicipalityNew Bern City
Unified School DistrictCraven County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$3,000 (-) Land $3,000$3,000 (-) Land $3,000
2025$25.00$3,000 Land $3,000$3,000 Land $3,000
2024$25.00 (+4.17%)
2023$24.00$3,000 Land $3,000$3,000 Land $3,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 862 Howard St 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 ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation9.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 33 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies33 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2011–2018)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimSep 2018 · Hurricane Florence

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

Wildfire risk around 862 Howard St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.5% of North Carolina
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF NEW BERN
serves 37,884 people · EPA ID NC0425010
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionSep 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2026–2028)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 393 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Brightspeed
Fiber
2,000 / 2,000
Optimum
Cable
940 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Metronet.

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