Carteret County property record for 128 Sand Castle Dr, Emerald Isle, NC 28594
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,336 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.282 acres (12,284 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $370,000 (Jun 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,744 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5383.09.15.7748000 |
| Primary APN | 5383.09.15.7748000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,336 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 1,733 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pile |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,284 sqft (0.282 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 76 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 1,300 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 1,300 sqft |
| Pool Area | 288 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 88 sqft |
| Deck Area | 5 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 26765 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 128 SAND CASTLE DR |
| City | EMERALD ISLE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28594-2327 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | L14 BF SEA DUNES |
| Legal Subdivision | SEA DUNES |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | CARTERET NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITE OAK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 970904 |
128 Sand Castle Dr is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 2020.
Source: Carteret County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 4211, EMERALD ISLE, NC 28594-4211 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 26, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 26, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 15, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20201676386 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1676 / 386 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 18, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0011730433 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CARTERET NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 26, 2020 |
| Property Address | 128 SAND CASTLE DR, EMERALD ISLE, NC 28594-2327 |
| Document Number | 0016760386 |
| Book / Page | 1676 / 386 |
| Map Reference | MB 16 PG 83 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1676386 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $740.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 13104 93RD AVE, 13104, SEMINOLE, FL 33776-2403 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 92 BERRYWOOD DR, SEVERNA PARK, MD 21146-2002 |
| Document Number | 1676387 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1676-387 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 128 Sand Castle Dr was $2,744.
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 | $700,349 (-) Land $333,271 Building $367,078 | $700,349 (-) Land $333,271 Building $367,078 | |
| 2025 | $2,744.00 | $700,349 Land $333,271 Building $367,078 | $700,349 Land $333,271 Building $367,078 |
| 2023 | $305,583 Land $177,840 Building $127,743 | $305,583 Land $177,840 Building $127,743 | |
| 2022 | $1,762.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 128 Sand Castle Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 128 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 98% of the US · lower than 99% 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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