Carteret County property record for 157 Firetower Rd, Beaufort, NC 28516
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 1.14 acres (49,833 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $170 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Transfer May 2025 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 7338.03.23.9181000 |
| Primary APN | 7338.03.23.9181000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 49,833 sqft (1.14 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 477 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Account Number | 79156 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 157 FIRETOWER RD |
| City | BEAUFORT |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28516 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | L2 D T LEWIS |
| Legal Subdivision | DT LEWIS S/D |
| Legal Block | 23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | CARTERET NC |
| Township / Civil Division | STRAITS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3141 |
| Census Tract | 970102 |
157 Firetower Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in May 2025.
Source: Carteret County records, as of September 23, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 134 FIRETOWER RD, BEAUFORT, NC 28516-7109 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| May 22, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| May 22, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 19, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0018560073 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CARTERET NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Property Address | 157 FIRETOWER RD, BEAUFORT, NC 28516 |
| Document Number | 0018740469 |
| Book / Page | 1874 / 469 |
| Map Reference | MB 20 PG 24 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Instrument | 1874469 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 134 FIRETOWER RD, BEAUFORT, NC 28516-7109 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CARTERET NC |
| Recording Date | May 22, 2025 |
| Property Address | 157 FIRETOWER RD, BEAUFORT, NC 28516 |
| Document Number | 0018560072 |
| Book / Page | 1856 / 72 |
| Map Reference | MB 20 PG 24 |
| Instrument Date | May 19, 2025 |
| Instrument | 1856072 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Irrevocable Trust |
| Address | 134 FIRETOWER RD, BEAUFORT, NC 28516-7109 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CARTERET NC |
| Recording Date | May 22, 2025 |
| Property Address | 157 FIRETOWER RD, BEAUFORT, NC 28516 |
| Document Number | 0018560073 |
| Book / Page | 1856 / 73 |
| Map Reference | MB 20 PG 24 |
| Instrument Date | May 19, 2025 |
| Instrument | 1856073 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 134 FIRETOWER RD, BEAUFORT, NC 28516-7109 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 157 Firetower Rd was $170.
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 | $70,159 (+45.79%) Land $68,052 Building $2,107 | $70,159 (+45.79%) Land $68,052 Building $2,107 | |
| 2025 | $170.00 | $48,124 Land $46,017 Building $2,107 | $48,124 Land $46,017 Building $2,107 |
| 2023 | $26,620 Land $24,600 Building $2,020 | $26,620 Land $24,600 Building $2,020 | |
| 2022 | $142.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 157 Firetower 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 | 8.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 270 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 270 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 145 (1999–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 145 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2023 · other causes |
| 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 157 Firetower Rd is high, ranking above 72% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 72% of the US · above 94% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 38 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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