256 E First St, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469 Property Records

Brunswick County property record for 256 E First St, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,063 sqft · built 1985
Lot Size0.17 acres (7,405 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$1,615,000 (May 2026)
Tax Bill$4,585 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2026 Mortgage
May 2026 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone VE (high risk)
APN244OH019

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN244OH019
Alternative APNs
  • 107520725406
  • 60999580

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,063 sqft Heated Area
Gross Area2,903 sqft
1st Floor Area432 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1985
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1992
Exterior MaterialWood Shingle
Foundation TypePier/Post & Beam
Roof TypeCathedral/Clerestory
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area7,405 sqft (0.17 acres)
PorchSlab
Deck AreaDeck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHeat Pump
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Account Number60999580
Street Address256 E FIRST ST
CityOCEAN ISLE BEACH
StateNC
Zip28469
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionL-20 B-58 S-A OIB PL-577/5
Legal SubdivisionOCEAN ISLE BEACH SEC A
Legal Block58
Legal Lot Number20
JurisdictionBRUNSWICK NC
Township / Civil DivisionSHALLOTTE
Census Block Group4
Census Block4006
Census Tract20512

Owner

Source: Brunswick County records, as of October 20, 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 Address331 SEABREEZE BLVD, WILMINGTON, NC 28409-2828
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 1, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
May 1, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 1, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 1, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 1, 1998
Deed Book / Page5550 / 1002
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBRUNSWICK NC
Recording DateMay 1, 2026
Property Address256 E FIRST ST, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC 28469
Document Number5550001004
Book / Page5550 / 1004
Instrument DateMay 1, 2026
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address331 SEABREEZE BLVD, WILMINGTON, NC 28409-2828
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number5550001004,
DateMay 1, 2026
Book Page5550/1004
Lender
NameROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 1, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate6.46%
Initial TypeFixed Rate
Max Rate-1%

May 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBRUNSWICK NC
Recording DateMay 1, 2026
Property Address256 E FIRST ST, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC 28469
Document Number5550001002
Book / Page5550 / 1002
Instrument DateApr 28, 2026
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 13, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$326,230.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address331 SEABREEZE BLVD, WILMINGTON, NC 28409-2828
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number5550001004,
DateMay 1, 2026
Book Page5550/1004
Lender
NameROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 1, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate6.22%
Initial TypeFixed Rate
Max Rate-1%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Brunswick County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyBrunswick County
MunicipalityOcean Isle Beach Town
Unified School DistrictBrunswick County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,217,670 (-) Land $800,000 Building $417,670$1,217,670 (-) Land $800,000 Building $417,670
2025$4,585.00$1,217,670 (-) Land $800,000 Building $417,670$1,217,670 (-) Land $800,000 Building $417,670
2024$4,585.00
2023$1,217,670 Land $800,000 Building $417,670$1,217,670 Land $800,000 Building $417,670

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone VE
high risk · coastal, wave action
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation13.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 612 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies663 units insured
incl. 51 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims744 (1979–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA7 of 744
Most Recent ClaimAug 2024 · Tropical Storm Debby
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Isaias, Aug 2020 · 92 claims
  • Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations, Sep 1999 · 124 claims
  • Hurricane Hugo, Sep 1989 · 120 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
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 OCEAN ISLE BEACH
serves 7,925 people · EPA ID NC0410035
Water SourcePurchased surface water from BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM
Last State InspectionApr 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2026–2028)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 49 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Focus Broadband
Fiber
5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000

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