Carteret County property record for 2538 E Forest Dr, Newport, NC 28570
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,767 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.962 acres (41,905 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $141,000 (Apr 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $859 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Construction Loan Apr 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 6338.12.95.7749000 |
| Primary APN | 6338.12.95.7749000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,767 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 2,554 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,902 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 41,905 sqft (0.962 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 201 ft deep x 200 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 560 sqft |
| Gazebo | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 28512 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2538 E FOREST DR |
| City | NEWPORT |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28570-9208 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | L23 24 BC WEST NEWPORT |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST NEWPORT |
| Legal Block | 95 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23-24 |
| Jurisdiction | CARTERET NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWPORT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 970703 |
Source: Carteret County assessment roll, as of November 24, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2538 E FOREST DR, NEWPORT, NC 28570-9208 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage KS BANK INC |
| Apr 27, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN SECURITY MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 27, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 27, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 31, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20171574176 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1574 / 176 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CARTERET NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2538 E FOREST DR, NEWPORT, NC 28570-9208 |
| Document Number | 0001889471 |
| Book / Page | 1889 / 471 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261889471 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership, 266 |
| Address | 2231 NASH ST NW, WILSON, NC 27896-1712 |
| Document Number | 0001889471, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Book Page | 1889/471 |
| Instrument | 20261889471 |
| Name | KS BANK INC |
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| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.53% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CARTERET NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2538 E FOREST DR, NEWPORT, NC 28570-9208 |
| Document Number | 0015740176 |
| Book / Page | 1574 / 176 |
| Map Reference | MB2 PG134 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1574176 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $282.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3065 KAEMPFER CIR, 3065, SUMTER, SC 29153-7476 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 324 HIGH ST, ELIZABETH, NJ 07202-3839 |
| Document Number | 1574177 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1574177 |
| Name | AMERICAN SECURITY MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2047 |
Source: Carteret County assessment roll, as of November 24, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Carteret County |
| Municipality | Newport Town |
| Unified School District | Carteret County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $859.00 (+76.75%) | $338,226 (+136.77%) Land $65,980 Building $272,246 | $338,226 (+136.77%) Land $65,980 Building $272,246 |
| 2023 | $142,850 Land $45,000 Building $97,850 | $142,850 Land $45,000 Building $97,850 | |
| 2022 | $486.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record median of 15 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2018 · Hurricane Florence |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 49% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NEWPORT WATER SYSTEM serves 5,453 people · EPA ID NC0416020 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 148 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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