Carteret County property record for 153 Down Home Rd, Gloucester, NC 28528
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,098 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 2.52 acres (109,945 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Jan 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $2,411 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 7336.04.82.2300000 |
| Primary APN | 7336.04.82.2300000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,098 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 1,714 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 274 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 109,945 sqft (2.52 acres) |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 200 sqft |
| Deck Area | 6 sqft |
| Canopy | 120 sqft |
| Boat Access | Boat Access |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 32232 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 153 DOWN HOME RD |
| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28528-9374 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1 JOHN WHITEHURST |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHN WHITEHURST S/D |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Legal Block | 82 |
| Jurisdiction | CARTERET NC |
| Township / Civil Division | STRAITS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3026 |
| Census Tract | 970103 |
153 Down Home Rd is owned by a company that bought it in January 2011.
Source: Carteret County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 153 DOWN HOME RD, GLOUCESTER, NC 28528-9374 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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 | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 12, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 12, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 8, 2002 |
| Deed Document Number | 20111364164 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1364 / 164 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 153 Down Home Rd was $2,411.
Source: Carteret County assessment roll, as of November 24, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Carteret County |
| Unified School District | Carteret County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $670,604 (-) Land $340,648 Building $329,956 | $670,604 (-) Land $340,648 Building $329,956 | |
| 2025 | $2,411.00 | $670,604 Land $340,648 Building $329,956 | $670,604 Land $340,648 Building $329,956 |
| 2023 | $310,394 Land $131,891 Building $178,503 | $310,394 Land $131,891 Building $178,503 | |
| 2022 | $1,692.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 153 Down Home Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk 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 Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 6.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 234 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 234 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 349 (1981–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 349 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2025 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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 153 Down Home Rd is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · above 67% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 27 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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