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223 W Gale St, Edenton, NC 27932 Property Records

Chowan County property record for 223 W Gale St, Edenton, NC 27932

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size0.177 acres (7,710 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$405,000 (Nov 2023)
Tax Bill$1,667 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN780519505008

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN780519505008
Alternative APNs
  • 14123
  • 51452
  • 41850

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area720 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,688 sqft
AtticAttic
Attic Area504 sqft
FlooringWood
Interior WallsWood

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1910
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialWood
Foundation TypePier/Post & Beam
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area7,710 sqft (0.177 acres)
Lot Dimensions170 ft deep x 45 ft wide

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area248 sqft
Deck AreaDeck Area
Storage Building96 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHeat Pump
Heating FuelElectric
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number41850
Street Address223 W GALE ST
CityEDENTON
StateNC
Zip27932-1817
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR5
Legal Description223 W GALE ST
Legal SubdivisionTOWN-01
JurisdictionCHOWAN NC
Township / Civil Division1, EDENTON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2046
Census Tract930101

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Edenton Historic District
listed 1973 · 21 contributing resources · NRIS 73001316

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Chowan County records, as of October 22, 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 RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address223 W GALE ST, EDENTON, NC 27932-1817
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 21, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 21, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 17, 2022 · Amount on Record
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCHOWAN NC
Recording DateNov 21, 2023
Property Address223 W GALE ST, EDENTON, NC 27932-1817
Document Number000576/356
Book / Page576 / 356
Instrument DateOct 25, 2023
Instrument426486
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 13, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$810.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address2101 WOODVIEW DR, RALEIGH, NC 27604-2132

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address223 W GALE ST, EDENTON, NC 27932-1817

Mortgage

Document Number0000426487
DateNov 21, 2023
Instrument426487
Lender
NameCORNERSTONE HOME LENDING
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2053

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Chowan County assessment roll, as of October 22, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyChowan County
MunicipalityEdenton Town
Unified School DistrictEdenton-Chowan Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,667.00 (+3.73%)$138,979 (-0.56%) Land $13,921 Building $125,058$138,979 (-0.56%) Land $13,921 Building $125,058
2025$1,607.00 (+5.03%)$139,761 (-) Land $13,921 Building $125,840$139,761 (-) Land $13,921 Building $125,840
2023$1,530.00$139,761 Land $13,921 Building $125,840$139,761 Land $13,921 Building $125,840

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 59 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies91 units insured
incl. 32 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims98 (1982–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA6 of 98
Most Recent ClaimAug 2024 · Tropical Storm Debby
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 24 claims
  • Hurricane Isabel, Sep 2003 · 51 claims
  • Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations, Oct 1999 · 9 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 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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 EDENTON
serves 5,500 people · EPA ID NC0421010
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionFeb 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2026–2028)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
resolved · Jul 2020
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line inventory
Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 256 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Fybe
Fiber		2,000 / 2,000
Mediacom Xtream
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,000 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
Starlink
Satellite		280 / 30

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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