271 Sea Trail Dr E, Sunset Beach, NC 28468 Property Records

Brunswick County property record for 271 Sea Trail Dr E, Sunset Beach, NC 28468

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 2,941 sqft · built 1992
Lot Size	0.54 acres (23,522 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$314,000 (Aug 2018)
Tax Bill	$2,936 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2018 Line of Credit Sep 2020 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`256AC001`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`256AC001`
Alternative APNs	`104519600625` `80074783`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,941 sqft Heated Area
Gross Area	3,777 sqft
1st Floor Area	2,397 sqft
Flooring	Tile
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1992
Effective Year Built	Effective 1997
Exterior Material	Stucco
Foundation Type	Raised
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Shingle
Lot Area	23,522 sqft (0.54 acres)
Garage Area	483 sqft
Porch	Patio

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Heat Pump
Heating Fuel	Electric

Location & Zoning

Account Number	80074783
Street Address	271 SEA TRAIL DR E
City	SUNSET BEACH
State	NC
Zip	28468-0003
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	MR3
Legal Description	L-106 PL T/333 & 887-1060 SEA TRAIL PLANT .54AC
Legal Subdivision	SEA TRAIL
Legal Lot Number	106
Jurisdiction	BRUNSWICK NC
Township / Civil Division	SHALLOTTE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2008
Census Tract	20518

Owner

271 Sea Trail Dr E is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2018.

Source: Brunswick County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	271 SEA TRAIL DR E, SUNSET BEACH, NC 28468-0003
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Et Ux (and Wife)

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 24, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO
Sep 28, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO
Aug 16, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 16, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 16, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 20, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	4094 / 1340
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 23, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc	0025960853
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BRUNSWICK NC
Property Address	271 SEA TRAIL DR E, SUNSET BEACH, NC 28468-0003
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0041050519
Date	Sep 24, 2018
Book Page	4105/0519

Lender

Name	FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO
Type	Bank
Address	RALEIGH, NC 27611

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BRUNSWICK NC
Property Address	271 SEA TRAIL DR E, SUNSET BEACH, NC 28468-0003
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0044500924
Date	Sep 28, 2020
Book Page	4450/924

Lender

Name	FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO
Type	Bank
Address	COLUMBIA, SC 29211

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2035

August 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BRUNSWICK NC
Recording Date	Aug 16, 2018
Property Address	271 SEA TRAIL DR E, SUNSET BEACH, NC 28468-0003
Document Number	0040941340
Book / Page	4094 / 1340
Map Reference	MB887 PG1058
Instrument Date	Aug 12, 2018
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 27, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$628.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	272 LAUREL RIDGE RD S, 272, FLEETWOOD, NC 28626-9107

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 7435, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC 28469-1435
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	40941342
Date	Aug 16, 2018
Instrument	4094/1342

Lender

Name	FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 271 Sea Trail Dr E was $2,936.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	North Carolina
County	Brunswick County
Municipality	Sunset Beach Town
Unified School District	Brunswick County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$505,220 (-) Land $132,000 Building $373,220	$505,220 (-) Land $132,000 Building $373,220
2025	$2,936.00	$505,220 Land $132,000 Building $373,220	$505,220 Land $132,000 Building $373,220
2024	$2,936.00
2023		$514,480 Land $132,000 Building $382,480	$514,480 Land $132,000 Building $382,480

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 271 Sea Trail Dr E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 83 policies
Community Rating System	Class 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	83 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 1
Most Recent Claim	Aug 2024 · Tropical Storm Debby

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

Wildfire risk around 271 Sea Trail Dr E is moderate, ranking above 55% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 55% of the US · above 77% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood	0.1% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 103 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Focus Broadband Fiber	5,000 / 5,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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