Carteret County property record for 123 Palmetta Dr, Newport, NC 28570
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,790 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 0.528 acres (23,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $87,000 (Dec 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $798 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 6338.12.86.1625000 |
| Primary APN | 6338.12.86.1625000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,790 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 2,404 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,790 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 23,000 sqft (0.528 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 196 ft deep x 114 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 1,088 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 614 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 62140 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 123 PALMETTA DR |
| City | NEWPORT |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28570-9449 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | L46 S3 BAYWOODS S/D |
| Legal Subdivision | BAYWOODS |
| Legal Block | 86 |
| Legal Lot Number | 46 |
| Jurisdiction | CARTERET NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWPORT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2034 |
| Census Tract | 970703 |
123 Palmetta Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2000.
Source: Carteret County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 123 PALMETTA DR, NEWPORT, NC 28570-9449 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| 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 | Dec 13, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 13, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 15, 1989 |
| Deed Book / Page | 896 / 674 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 123 Palmetta Dr was $798.
Source: Carteret County assessment roll, as of November 24, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Carteret County |
| Municipality | Newport Town |
| Unified School District | Carteret County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $311,265 (-) Land $43,758 Building $267,507 | $311,265 (-) Land $43,758 Building $267,507 | |
| 2025 | $798.00 | $311,265 Land $43,758 Building $267,507 | $311,265 Land $43,758 Building $267,507 |
| 2023 | $185,802 Land $47,925 Building $137,877 | $185,802 Land $47,925 Building $137,877 | |
| 2022 | $596.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 123 Palmetta Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2018.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| 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 123 Palmetta Dr is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · above 48% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 | NEWPORT WATER SYSTEM serves 5,453 people · EPA ID NC0416020 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 210 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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