226 W Gale St, Edenton, NC 27932 Property Records

Chowan County property record for 226 W Gale St, Edenton, NC 27932

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 2 ba · 902 sqft · built 1915
Lot Size0.125 acres (5,445 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$362,500 (May 2024)
Tax Bill$1,870 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN780519504265

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN780519504265
Alternative APNs
  • 34171
  • 50934

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area902 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,056 sqft
FlooringTile
Interior WallsPlaster
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1915
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1975
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Foundation TypeFooting
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area5,445 sqft (0.125 acres)
Lot Dimensions82 ft deep x 66 ft wide

Exterior Amenities

PorchPatio
Porch Area108 sqft
Deck AreaDeck Area
Canopy24 sqft
Lean-To300 sqft
Storage Building240 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHeat Pump
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number50934
Street Address226 W GALE ST
CityEDENTON
StateNC
Zip27932-1818
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR5
Legal Description226 W GALE ST
Legal SubdivisionTOWN-01
JurisdictionCHOWAN NC
Township / Civil Division1, EDENTON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2007
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 shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address63 STAGECOACH CIR, MILFORD, CT 06460-3778
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 31, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 31, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 23, 2023 · Amount on Record
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCHOWAN NC
Recording DateJun 23, 2023
Property Address226 W GALE ST, EDENTON, NC 27932-1818
Document Number000571/465
Book / Page571 / 465
Instrument DateJun 19, 2023
Instrument425649
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 7, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$285.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 66, EDENTON, NC 27932-0066

Mortgage

Document Number0000425650
DateJun 23, 2023
Instrument425650
Lender
NameMCU FINANCIAL CENTER CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term13 Months
DueJul 1, 2024

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$1,870.00$155,863 (+10.15%) Land $9,831 Building $146,032$155,863 (+10.15%) Land $9,831 Building $146,032
2025$141,498 (-) Land $9,831 Building $131,667$141,498 (-) Land $9,831 Building $131,667
2023$1,549.00 (+287.25%)$141,498 (-) Land $9,831 Building $131,667$141,498 (-) Land $9,831 Building $131,667
2022$400.00$141,498 Land $9,831 Building $131,667$141,498 Land $9,831 Building $131,667

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 Likelihood0.02% 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 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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