1003 Ocean Dr, Emerald Isle, NC 28594 Property Records

Carteret County property record for 1003 Ocean Dr, Emerald Isle, NC 28594

Property Summary

Property TypeVacant Land
Lot Size0.212 acres (9,235 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$389,000 (Oct 2005)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2022 Mortgage
Jul 2018 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone VE (high risk)
APN6324.14.34.0954000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN6324.14.34.0954000
Alternative APNs
  • 204064
  • 37884

Exterior

Lot Area9,235 sqft (0.212 acres)

Location & Zoning

Account Number37884
Street Address1003 OCEAN DR
CityEMERALD ISLE
StateNC
Zip28594-6842
Property CategoryVacant Land
Property TypeVacant Land > Uncategorized
Legal DescriptionCOMMON AREA SEA HORSE CONDO
Legal SubdivisionEMERALD ISLE BY THE SEA
Legal Block34
JurisdictionCARTERET NC
Township / Civil DivisionMOREHEAD
Census Block Group1
Census Block1015
Census Tract970903

Owner

1003 Ocean Dr, vacant land, is owned by two individuals who bought it in October 2005.

Source: Carteret County records, as of September 23, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address107 E APRIL LN, GOLDSBORO, NC 27530-9102
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 26, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Jul 26, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FIRST BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 27, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 27, 2005 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJul 20, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20051139299
Deed Book / Page1139 / 299
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCARTERET NC
Property Address1003 OCEAN DR, EMERALD ISLE, NC 28594-6842
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 24, 2025
Title CompanyWESTCOR LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WESTCOR LAND TITLE INS CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0017540420
DateJan 26, 2022
Book Page1754/420
Instrument1754420
Lender
NameBETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION
TypeMortgage Company
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10007
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2052

July 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCARTERET NC
Property Address1003 OCEAN DR, EMERALD ISLE, NC 28594-6842
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 16, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0016150046
DateJul 26, 2018
Book Page1615/046
Instrument1615046
Lender
NameFIRST BANK
TypeBank
AddressSOUTHERN PINES, NC 28387
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Carteret County assessment roll, as of November 24, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyCarteret County
MunicipalityEmerald Isle Town
Unified School DistrictCarteret County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$2,108 (-) Building $2,108$2,108 (-) Building $2,108
2025$2,108 Building $2,108$2,108 Building $2,108
2023$2 Land $2$2 Land $2

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1003 Ocean Dr in Zone VE, a high-risk coastal 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 VE
high risk · coastal, wave action
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation12.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 760 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies965 units insured
incl. 205 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims1,172 (1982–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA778 of 1,172
Most Recent ClaimSep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Florence, Sep 2018 · 183 claims
  • Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations, Oct 1999 · 244 claims
  • Hurricane Fran, Sep 1996 · 194 claims

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

The area around 1003 Ocean Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemBOGUE BANKS WATER CORPORATION
private · serves 4,995 people · EPA ID NC0416028
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJun 2025
Lead4 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
resolved · Apr 2020
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting6
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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 88 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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