1. Home
  2. North Carolina
  3. Carteret County
  4. Newport
  5. E Forest Dr

2544 E Forest Dr, Newport, NC 28570 Property Records

Carteret County property record for 2544 E Forest Dr, Newport, NC 28570 · Last verified December 2025

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 2,417 sqft · built 1974
Lot Size0.669 acres (29,185 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$320,000 (May 2023)
Tax Bill$877 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2023 Mortgage
May 2023 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN6338.12.95.4521000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN6338.12.95.4521000
Alternative APNs
  • 551118
  • 557942
  • 26025

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,417 sqft Heated Area
Gross Area3,333 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1974
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1993
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialFiber Cement Siding
Foundation TypeBrick
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area29,185 sqft (0.669 acres)
Lot Dimensions182 ft deep x 158 ft wide
Garage TypeCarport
CarportCarport
Carport Area576 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area403 sqft
Deck Area132 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area336 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Account Number26025
Street Address2544 E FOREST DR
CityNEWPORT
StateNC
Zip28570-9208
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionL20 BC WEST NEWPORT
Legal SubdivisionWEST NEWPORT
Legal BlockC
Legal Lot Number20
JurisdictionCARTERET NC
Township / Civil DivisionNEWPORT
Census Block Group2
Census Block2031
Census Tract970703

Owner

Source: Carteret County records · APN 6338.12.95.4521000

Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified December 2025

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address2544 E FOREST DR, NEWPORT, NC 28570-9208
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 05, 2023Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
May 05, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jul 19, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
BARTLETT MORTGAGE INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMay 05, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 05, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 05, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number0001798262
Deed Book / Page1798 / 262
Record UpdatedJun 08, 2026

May 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCARTERET NC
Recording DateMay 05, 2023
Property Address2544 E FOREST DR, NEWPORT, NC 28570-9208
Document Number0017980263
Book / Page1798 / 263
Map ReferenceMB 2 PG 134
Instrument DateMay 05, 2023
Instrument1798263
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 22, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address305 RAVEN CLIFF RD, CLEVELAND, SC 29635-9662

Mortgage

Document Number0001798264
DateMay 05, 2023
Instrument1798264
Lender
NameROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 01, 2053

May 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCARTERET NC
Recording DateMay 05, 2023
Property Address2544 E FOREST DR, NEWPORT, NC 28570-9208
Document Number0017980262
Book / Page1798 / 262
Map ReferenceMB 2 PG 134
Instrument DateApr 21, 2023
Instrument1798262
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 22, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$640.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address483 COUNTY ROAD 1591, SUNSET, TX 76270-5335

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address2544 E FOREST DR, NEWPORT, NC 28570-9208

July 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCARTERET NC
Recording DateJul 19, 2021
Property Address2544 E FOREST DR, NEWPORT, NC 28570-9208
Document Number0017310044
Book / Page1731 / 44
Map ReferenceMB 2 PG 134
Instrument DateJul 14, 2021
Instrument1731044
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 30, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$530.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address146 LAURA DR, 146, NEW BERN, NC 28562-9121

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2544 E FOREST DR, NEWPORT, NC 28570-9208

Mortgage

Document Number1731045
DateJul 19, 2021
Instrument1731-045
Lender
NameBARTLETT MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 01, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Carteret County records · Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified December 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyCarteret County
MunicipalityNewport Town
Unified School DistrictCarteret County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$877.00 (+39.43%)$346,447 (+86.1%) Land $54,300 Building $292,147$346,447 (+86.1%) Land $54,300 Building $292,147
2023$186,160 Land $43,181 Building $142,979$186,160 Land $43,181 Building $142,979
2022$629.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Carteret County (37031C), updated January 17, 2025 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 370319707032, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 15 individual NFIP policies nearby
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies15 in force
12 of 15 on primary residences
Nearby Flood Claims3 (2018)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 3
Most Recent ClaimSep 2018, river or lake flooding, Hurricane Florence
Flood Events
  • Hurricane Florence (Sep 2018), 3 claims

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
above 36% of the US · above 51% of North Carolina
Wildfire LikelihoodAbout 1 in 2,273 per year
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

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.

Nearby Properties on E Forest Dr

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures