New Hanover County property record for 1602 Bertram Dr, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,076 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,200 (Jan 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,953 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Line of Credit Jan 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R08810-004-081-000 |
| Primary APN | R08810-004-081-000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,076 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,076 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,428 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,428 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Pile |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Terrain | Low |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 272 sqft |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Patio Area | 384 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 1602 BERTRAM DR |
|---|---|
| City | CAROLINA BEACH |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28428-4143 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2,WB TWO |
| Legal Description | LOT 31 PORTSIDE VILLAGE |
| Legal Subdivision | PORTSIDE VILLAGE SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Township / Civil Division | FEDERAL POINT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 12201 |
1602 Bertram Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2023.
Source: New Hanover County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1602 BERTRAM DR, CAROLINA BEACH, NC 28428-4143 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit TRUIST BANK A NORTH CAROLIN |
| Jan 9, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
| Feb 3, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ALPHA MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 9, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 9, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 30, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023596 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6616 / 1018 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 24, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00559500094 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Property Address | 1602 BERTRAM DR, CAROLINA BEACH, NC 28428-4143 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE GROUP, ACCURATE GROUP LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1602 BERTRAM DR, CAROLINA BEACH, NC 28428-4143 |
| Document Number | 00681602697 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 8, 2025 |
| Book Page | 6816/2697 |
| Instrument | 2025032213 |
| Name | TRUIST BANK A NORTH CAROLIN |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1290, WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 9, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1602 BERTRAM DR, CAROLINA BEACH, NC 28428-4143 |
| Document Number | 00661601018 |
| Book / Page | 6616 / 1018 |
| Map Reference | MB 39 PG 118 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2023000596 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 23, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,200.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 811 HARPER AVE, CAROLINA BEACH, NC 28428-4202 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1602 BERTRAM DR, CAROLINA BEACH, NC 28428-4143 |
| Document Number | 00661601021 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 9, 2023 |
| Book Page | 6616/1021 |
| Instrument | 2023000597 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FORT MILL, SC 29707 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Property Address | 1602 BERTRAM DR, CAROLINA BEACH, NC 28428-4143 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 00640800275 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 3, 2021 |
| Book Page | 6408/275 |
| Instrument | 2021005442 |
| Name | ALPHA MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WILMINGTON, NC 28403 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1602 Bertram Dr was $2,953, up 2.7% from the year before.
Source: New Hanover County assessment roll, as of October 10, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| Municipality | Carolina Beach Town |
| County | New Hanover County |
| Unified School District | New Hanover County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $659,700 (-) Land $299,500 Building $360,200 | $659,700 (-) Land $299,500 Building $360,200 | |
| 2025 | $2,953.00 (+2.71%) | $659,700 Land $299,500 Building $360,200 | $659,700 Land $299,500 Building $360,200 |
| 2024 | $2,875.00 (+17.88%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,439.00 (-0.73%) | $366,800 Land $143,900 Building $222,900 | $366,800 Land $143,900 Building $222,900 |
| 2022 | $2,457.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1602 Bertram Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 128 flood claims nearby since 1984.
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 140 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 152 units insured incl. 12 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 128 (1984–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 20 of 128 |
| 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 1602 Bertram Dr is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 | CAROLINA BEACH WATER SYSTEM serves 6,864 people · EPA ID NC0465015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 201 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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