197 E First St, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469 Property Records

Brunswick County property record for 197 E First St, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,516 sqft · built 2006
Lot Size0.114 acres (4,966 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$640,000 (Feb 2017)
Tax Bill$4,138 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2022 Mortgage
Jul 2019 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN244OA008

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN244OA008
Alternative APNs
  • 107519622205
  • 80057207

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths4.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,516 sqft Heated Area
Gross Area4,771 sqft
1st Floor Area519 sqft
FlooringHardwood
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2006
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2010
Exterior MaterialWood Shingle
Foundation TypePier/Post & Beam
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialShingle
Lot Area4,966 sqft (0.114 acres)
Deck AreaDeck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHeat Pump
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Account Number80057207
Street Address197 E FIRST ST
CityOCEAN ISLE BEACH
StateNC
Zip28469-7603
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionL-2 B-4 S-B OIB PLAT 3/179 & 3054/59
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionBRUNSWICK NC
Township / Civil DivisionSHALLOTTE
Census Block Group4
Census Block4023
Census Tract20512

Owner

Source: Brunswick County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address15 CANTERBURY LN, BLUFFTON, SC 29910-7832
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 25, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Jul 24, 2019Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
BROKER SOLUTIONS INC
Feb 7, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 7, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 7, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 11, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page3870 / 151
Last Transfer DateJul 10, 2019
Transfer Doc0042210547
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBRUNSWICK NC
Property Address197 E FIRST ST, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC 28469-7603
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 22, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0048031064
DateFeb 25, 2022
Book Page4803/1064
Lender
NameFAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCARROLLTON, TX 75007
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2052

July 2019: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionBRUNSWICK NC
Recording DateJul 24, 2019
Property Address197 E FIRST ST, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC 28469-7603
Document Number0042210547
Book / Page4221 / 0547
Map ReferenceMB 3 PG 176
Instrument DateJul 10, 2019
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 22, 2022
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3291 WYNNEWOOD DR, GREENSBORO, NC 27408-3151

Mortgage

Document Number0042210549
DateJul 24, 2019
Instrument4221/0549
Lender
NameBROKER SOLUTIONS INC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2049

February 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBRUNSWICK NC
Recording DateFeb 7, 2017
Property Address197 E FIRST ST, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC 28469-7603
Document Number0038700151
Book / Page3870 / 0151
Map ReferenceMB3 PG179
Instrument DateFeb 2, 2017
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 22, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,280.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 6296, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC 28469-0296

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3291 WYNNEWOOD DR, GREENSBORO, NC 27408-3151

Mortgage

Document Number0038700163
DateFeb 7, 2017
Instrument3870/0163
Lender
NameARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Brunswick County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyBrunswick County
MunicipalityOcean Isle Beach Town
Unified School DistrictBrunswick County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,060,500 (-) Land $400,000 Building $660,500$1,060,500 (-) Land $400,000 Building $660,500
2025$4,138.00 (-0.27%)$1,060,500 (-) Land $400,000 Building $660,500$1,060,500 (-) Land $400,000 Building $660,500
2024$4,149.00
2023$1,060,500 Land $400,000 Building $660,500$1,060,500 Land $400,000 Building $660,500

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation12.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 612 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies663 units insured
incl. 51 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims744 (1979–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA7 of 744
Most Recent ClaimAug 2024 · Tropical Storm Debby
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Isaias, Aug 2020 · 92 claims
  • Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations, Sep 1999 · 124 claims
  • Hurricane Hugo, Sep 1989 · 120 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 95% of the US · lower than 97.4% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemTOWN OF OCEAN ISLE BEACH
serves 7,925 people · EPA ID NC0410035
Water SourcePurchased surface water from BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM
Last State InspectionApr 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2026–2028)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 452 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Focus Broadband
Fiber
5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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