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North Carolina · Craven CountyCraven County, NC property taxes. A steady market. Check the details.
The typical home in Craven County was worth about $274,000 in January 2026, up 2.4% from a year earlier. In a steady market, an appeal works best for specific homes whose assessment ran ahead of what they'd sell for.
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What Craven County home values did
Craven County values rose 2.4% in the year to January 2026, reaching a new high. That's stronger than North Carolina as a whole (-0.2%).
Values have been roughly flat since January, through August 2026.
| Month | Typical value | vs. a year earlier |
|---|---|---|
| January 2021 | $183,000 | +8.8% |
| January 2022 | $207,000 | +13.6% |
| January 2023 | $238,000 | +14.7% |
| January 2024 | $257,000 | +8.0% |
| January 2025 | $268,000 | +4.2% |
| January 2026 | $274,000 | +2.4% |
| August 2026 (latest) | $276,000 | +0.6% since January |
January 2026 was the highest month since 2021.
Craven County places by change from peak
Every Craven County place with enough data, ranked by the gap between January 2026 and its post-2021 high. Each links to its own guide.
| Place | January 2026 | 1-year change | vs. peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | $137,000 | -0.4% | -2.6% |
| Bridgeton | $218,000 | +0.9% | -0.3% |
| New Bern | $281,000 | +1.9% | At peak |
| Havelock | $234,000 | +4.3% | At peak |
| Vanceboro | $201,000 | +1.9% | At peak |
| Trent Woods | $386,000 | +4.5% | At peak |
| Fairfield Harbour | $329,000 | +1.2% | At peak |
| River Bend | $277,000 | +3.2% | At peak |
| Cove City | $186,000 | +1.5% | At peak |
| Ernul | $220,000 | +1.4% | At peak |
| Neuse Forest | $306,000 | +1.7% | At peak |
What to check on your notice
The typical Craven County home gained 2.4% in the year to January 2026. A notice that rose far more than that, or a value above what similar homes nearby actually sold for, is the usual starting point for an appeal.
How a North Carolina appeal works
Values in Craven County are set by the local county tax assessor, and the appeal starts there. The rules below apply statewide; your notice has the exact dates and office for your property.
| Who sets the value | County tax assessor. Each county's tax assessor values real property. Counties must do a general reappraisal at least every 8 years. |
|---|---|
| Valuation date | January 1 |
| Your notice | Notice of appraised value |
| Deadline | Ask for an informal review from the county assessor, then request a hearing with the county Board of Equalization and Review (BER) in writing or in person before the BER adjourns. The BER first meets between the first Monday in April and the first Monday in May, and normally adjourns by the third Monday after its first meeting and no later than July 1. In reappraisal years it may sit until December 1. The listing period runs from the first business day of January through January 31. |
| First step | Informal review with the county assessor's office, then a hearing before the county Board of Equalization and Review. |
| If you still disagree | Property Tax Commission, by written notice of appeal within 30 days after the board mailed its decision, with a copy sent to the county assessor. Decisions of the Commission can be appealed within 30 days after the final order. |
| Can the value go up? | Yes. The board can increase or reduce appraised values and must give written notice when it raises one. |
Reading this in fall 2026? The 2026 BER sessions have ended in most counties. The exception is a county that reappraised effective January 1, 2026, where the BER can sit until December 1, 2026, so check right away. Otherwise your next chance is spring 2027: the January 2027 listing period, then the BER meeting between early April and early May 2027, closing by July 1, 2027. If your county reappraises effective January 1, 2027, expect new values and a BER open into late 2027, with a December 1 limit.
- The BER can raise your value as well as lower it.
- If the board mailed its decision fewer than 15 days before adjournment, you have 15 days after mailing to request a hearing.
- In your Property Tax Commission appeal you carry the burden of proving the appeal was filed on time, and mail is judged by the postmark.
Find your local office in the North Carolina Department of Revenue property tax division.
Building a Craven County case
A citywide index shows the trend. Your case needs your house. Craven County is part of the New Bern metro, but your evidence should be local. Sales a few streets away usually beat sales across the metro.
- Bring recent sales of similar homes near your property, valued as of January 1 of the reappraisal year.
- Document your home's condition, such as repair estimates or photos, if the county record assumes better condition.
- Request in writing, or appear in person, before the BER adjourns.
Get your Craven County appeal report
Start with your address. Vulorean checks your assessment against recent comparable sales and builds a value report you can bring to your North Carolina appeal. Eligible reports are free during launch; an account is required and local filing fees are separate.
Check my property and get a report →Vulorean was built for California first. North Carolina forms, deadlines and filing rules vary, so confirm them with your local office before filing. If something in your report looks wrong, email support@vulorean.com and we'll get it fixed.
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), all homes, mid-tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted, through August 2026, from Zillow Research. Rules: N.C.G.S. 105-322 Board of equalization and review, N.C.G.S. 105-286 Reappraisal schedule, N.C.G.S. 105-290 Appeals to Property Tax Commission, N.C.G.S. 105-307 Listing period. Vulorean is an independent service, not a government office. Confirm dates and forms with your local office.