Carteret County property record for 159 Old Mail Rd, Newport, NC 28570
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,013 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 2.05 acres (89,342 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $349,000 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,285 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 6328.03.14.1788000 |
| Primary APN | 6328.03.14.1788000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,013 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 3,269 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,970 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 89,342 sqft (2.05 acres) |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 483 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 380 sqft |
| Deck Area | 109 sqft |
| Lean-To | 260 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 44666 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 OLD MAIL RD |
| City | NEWPORT |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28570-6987 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1 JOHN BREWER |
| Legal Subdivision | POWELL SURVEYING COMPANY |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | CARTERET NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWPORT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 970805 |
159 Old Mail Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2022.
Source: Carteret County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 OLD MAIL RD, NEWPORT, NC 28570-6987 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Apr 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN FINANCING CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 21, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 21, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 21, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20221771172 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1771 / 172 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CARTERET NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Property Address | 159 OLD MAIL RD, NEWPORT, NC 28570-6987 |
| Document Number | 0017710172 |
| Book / Page | 1771 / 172 |
| Map Reference | MB 34 PG 422 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 1771172 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 27, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $698.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 151 OLD MAIL RD, 151, NEWPORT, NC 28570-6987 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5670 ROUTE 82, CLINTON CORNERS, NY 12514-2145 |
| Document Number | 0001771173 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 1771-173 |
| Name | BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CARTERET NC |
| Property Address | 159 OLD MAIL RD, NEWPORT, NC 28570-6987 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2021 |
| Title Company | FITCO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0017180083 |
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| Date | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Book Page | 1718/83 |
| Instrument | 1718083 |
| Name | AMERICAN FINANCING CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | AURORA, CO 80014 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Old Mail Rd was $1,285.
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 | $362,913 (+0.82%) Land $56,876 Building $306,037 | $362,913 (+0.82%) Land $56,876 Building $306,037 | |
| 2025 | $1,285.00 | $359,957 Land $56,876 Building $303,081 | $359,957 Land $56,876 Building $303,081 |
| 2023 | $215,451 Land $54,246 Building $161,205 | $215,451 Land $54,246 Building $161,205 | |
| 2022 | $1,256.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Old Mail Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1999.
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 30 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 30 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1999–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 7 |
| 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 159 Old Mail Rd is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.09% 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 | 0.09% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 58 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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