Carteret County property record for 259 Old River Rd, Beaufort, NC 28516
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,000 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.596 acres (25,962 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $68,000 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $575 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 7328.01.18.3472000 |
| Primary APN | 7328.01.18.3472000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,000 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 1,360 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 25,962 sqft (0.596 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 156 ft deep x 215 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 360 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 280 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 50910 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 259 OLD RIVER RD |
| City | BEAUFORT |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28516-6534 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT SR 1322 BETTIE |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | CARTERET NC |
| Township / Civil Division | STRAITS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3140 |
| Census Tract | 970102 |
259 Old River Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2020.
Source: Carteret County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2552 HWY 70 BEAUFORT, BEAUFORT, NC 28516-7878 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 16, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 16, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 27, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20201679094 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1679 / 94 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CARTERET NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 259 OLD RIVER RD, BEAUFORT, NC 28516-6534 |
| Document Number | 0016790094 |
| Book / Page | 001679 / 000094 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 4, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $136.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2552 11S HWY 70 BEAUFORT NC 28516, BEAUFORT, NC 28516 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 259 Old River Rd was $575.
Source: Carteret County assessment roll, as of November 24, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Carteret County |
| Unified School District | Carteret County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $134,415 (-) Land $22,304 Building $112,111 | $134,415 (-) Land $22,304 Building $112,111 | |
| 2025 | $575.00 | $134,415 Land $22,304 Building $112,111 | $134,415 Land $22,304 Building $112,111 |
| 2023 | $56,455 Land $24,477 Building $31,978 | $56,455 Land $24,477 Building $31,978 | |
| 2022 | $442.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 259 Old River Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 8.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 270 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 270 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 145 (1999–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 145 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2023 · other causes |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 259 Old River Rd is high, ranking above 70% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 70% of the US · above 92% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 81 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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