Carteret County property record for 121 Sand Castle Dr, Emerald Isle, NC 28594
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,140 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.297 acres (12,937 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Oct 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,480 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 5383.09.15.6416000 |
| Primary APN | 5383.09.15.6416000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,140 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pile |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,937 sqft (0.297 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 155 ft deep x 81 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Porch |
| Deck Area | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 44785 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 121 SAND CASTLE DR |
| City | EMERALD ISLE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28594-2328 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | L27 BE SEA DUNES |
| Legal Subdivision | SEA DUNES |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | CARTERET NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITE OAK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2033 |
| Census Tract | 970904 |
121 Sand Castle Dr is owned by two individuals who bought it in October 2019.
Source: Carteret County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1709 CAMBRIDGE DR, KINSTON, NC 28504-2003 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Ux (and Wife) |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 7, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 7, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 25, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20191651164 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1651 / 164 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CARTERET NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 7, 2019 |
| Property Address | 121 SAND CASTLE DR, EMERALD ISLE, NC 28594-2328 |
| Document Number | 0016510164 |
| Book / Page | 001651 / 000164 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $40.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1709 CAMBRIDGE DR KINSTON NC 285042003, KINSTON, NC 28504-2003 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 121 Sand Castle Dr was $2,480.
Source: Carteret County assessment roll, as of November 24, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Carteret County |
| Municipality | Emerald Isle Town |
| Unified School District | Carteret County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $620,451 (-) Land $335,166 Building $285,285 | $620,451 (-) Land $335,166 Building $285,285 | |
| 2025 | $2,480.00 | $620,451 Land $335,166 Building $285,285 | $620,451 Land $335,166 Building $285,285 |
| 2023 | $270,909 Land $181,116 Building $89,793 | $270,909 Land $181,116 Building $89,793 | |
| 2022 | $1,593.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 121 Sand Castle Dr in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 86 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 604 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1,140 units insured incl. 536 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 86 (1996–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 27 of 86 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight |
| 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 121 Sand Castle Dr 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 Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.5% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | BOGUE BANKS WATER CORPORATION private · serves 4,995 people · EPA ID NC0416028 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2020 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 6 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 323 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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