Carteret County property record for 216 Firetower Rd, Beaufort, NC 28516
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.459 acres (19,994 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $160 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 7338.03.33.5798000 |
| Primary APN | 7338.03.33.5798000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Architectural Style | Mobile/Manufactured |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 19,994 sqft (0.459 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 84 sqft |
| Account Number | 72778 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 216 FIRETOWER RD |
| City | BEAUFORT |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28516-7110 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Legal Description | LOT RAY LAWRENCE LAND STRAITS |
| Legal Subdivision | RAY W LAWRENCE |
| Legal Block | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | CARTERET NC |
| Township / Civil Division | STRAITS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3130 |
| Census Tract | 970102 |
216 Firetower Rd, vacant land, is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2024.
Source: Carteret County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 612 BYRD RD, SELMA, NC 27576-6224 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 23, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 23, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20241835105 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1835 / 105 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 24, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0013250215 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CARTERET NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 23, 2024 |
| Property Address | 216 FIRETOWER RD, BEAUFORT, NC 28516-7110 |
| Document Number | 0018350105 |
| Book / Page | 1835 / 105 |
| Map Reference | MB 31 PG 673 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 22, 2024 |
| Instrument | 1835105 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $70.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 755 SHEFFIELD RD, HARMONY, NC 28634-9090 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 612 BYRD RD, SELMA, NC 27576-6224 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 216 Firetower Rd was $160.
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 | $45,340 (-) Land $38,785 Building $6,555 | $45,340 (-) Land $38,785 Building $6,555 | |
| 2025 | $160.00 | $45,340 Land $38,785 Building $6,555 | $45,340 Land $38,785 Building $6,555 |
| 2023 | $40,070 Land $38,850 Building $1,220 | $40,070 Land $38,850 Building $1,220 | |
| 2022 | $207.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 216 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 216 Firetower Rd is high, ranking above 73% 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 73% of the US · above 94% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% 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 30 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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