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257 Shell Rd, Atlantic, NC 28511 Property Records

Carteret County property record for 257 Shell Rd, Atlantic, NC 28511 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Architecture StyleCottage
Year BuiltBuilt 1990
Square Footage1,232 sqft Heated Area
Lot Size26,136 sqft (0.6 acres)
Last Sale$85,000 (2020)
Tax Bill$632.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7492.15.63.7218000
Alternative APNs
  • 477958
  • 50519

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Building Area1,232 sqft Heated Area
Gross Area1,820 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor1,232 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories
Primary FlooringVinyl/Resilient Flooring
Interior StructureWallboard/Drywall Interior Structure
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1990
Architectural StyleCottage Style
Exterior MaterialAsbestos Exterior
Roof ConstructionGable Roof Construction
Roof MaterialMetal Roof
Lot Area26,136 sqft (0.6 acres)
Depth X Width148 ft x 184 ft Depth x Width

Exterior Amenities

Shed1 Shed
Shed Area128 sqft Shed
Deck Area42 sqft Deck
Porch Area420 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemCentral Heating
Heating FuelOil Heating Fuel

Location & Zoning

Account Number50519
Street Address257 SHELL RD
CityATLANTIC
StateNC
Zip28511-9613
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT OLD SHELL RD ATLANTIC
Legal SubdivisionWALLACE & DONNA L MORRIS ATLANTIC
Legal Block63
JurisdictionCARTERET NC
Minor Civil DivisionATLANTIC
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1038
Census Tract970101

Owner

Source: Carteret County records · APN 7492.15.63.7218000

Assessment roll updated November 24, 2025 · Last verified August 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 File
Mailing AddressPO BOX 135, ATLANTIC, NC 28511-0135
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingLife Estate

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 30, 2025Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Oct 30, 2025Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim Document
Dec 02, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Apr 01, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Apr 01, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 01, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 01, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20201668022
Deed Book / Page1668 / 22
Last Transfer DateNov 30, 2021
Transfer Doc0017480377
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

October 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCARTERET NC
Recording DateOct 30, 2025
Property Address257 SHELL RD, ATLANTIC, NC 28511-9613
Document Number0018700040
Book / Page1870 / 40
Instrument DateOct 23, 2025
Instrument1870040
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 13, 2025

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyZero or No Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer
  • Multiple parcels conveyed, unknown impact to APN

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
AddressPO BOX 135, ATLANTIC, NC 28511-0135

October 2025: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCARTERET NC
Recording DateOct 30, 2025
Property Address257 SHELL RD, ATLANTIC, NC 28511-9613
Document Number0018700039
Book / Page1870 / 39
Instrument DateOct 23, 2025
Instrument1870039
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 13, 2025

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyZero or No Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer
  • Multiple parcels conveyed, unknown impact to APN

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 135, ATLANTIC, NC 28511-0135

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipIrrevocable Trust
AddressPO BOX 135, ATLANTIC, NC 28511-0135

December 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCARTERET NC
Recording DateDec 02, 2021
Property Address257 SHELL RD, ATLANTIC, NC 28511-9613
Document Number0017480377
Book / Page1748 / 377
Instrument DateNov 30, 2021
Instrument1748377
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 15, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyZero or No Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 135, ATLANTIC, NC 28511-0135

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 135, ATLANTIC, NC 28511-0135

April 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCARTERET NC
Recording DateApr 01, 2020
Property Address257 SHELL RD, ATLANTIC, NC 28511-9613
Document Number0016680022
Book / Page001668 / 000022
Instrument DateApr 01, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 19, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$170.00
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction
  • Partial Interest

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants In Common
Address155 NELSON NECK RD SEALEVEL NC 285779627, SEALEVEL, NC 28577-9627

April 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCARTERET NC
Recording DateApr 01, 2020
Property Address257 SHELL RD, ATLANTIC, NC 28511-9613
Document Number0016680023
Book / Page001668 / 000023
Instrument DateApr 01, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 19, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer
  • Partial Interest

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants In Common
AddressPO BOX 135 ATLANTIC NC 285110135, ATLANTIC, NC 28511-0135

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Carteret County records · Assessment roll updated November 24, 2025 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyCarteret County
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$632.00 (+3.95%)$191,572 (+123.76%) Land $45,000 Building $146,572$191,572 (+123.76%) Land $45,000 Building $146,572
2023$85,616 Land $32,315 Building $53,301$85,616 Land $32,315 Building $53,301
2022$608.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Carteret County (37031C), updated January 17, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskHigh
above 75% of the US · above 96% of North Carolina
Wildfire LikelihoodAbout 1 in 400 per year
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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