Carteret County property record for 280 Utopia Dr, Newport, NC 28570
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 2.5 acres (108,900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $265,000 (Jan 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $302 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 6346.01.18.4568000 |
| Primary APN | 6346.01.18.4568000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 108,900 sqft (2.5 acres) |
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| Account Number | 59611 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 280 UTOPIA DR |
| City | NEWPORT |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28570-8126 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | R15M |
| Legal Description | PART L6 B R CLODFELTER |
| Legal Subdivision | BR CLODFELTER |
| Legal Tract | 6 |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | B,6 |
| Jurisdiction | CARTERET NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MOREHEAD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 970603 |
280 Utopia Dr, vacant land, is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2006.
Source: Carteret County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 268 UTOPIA DR, NEWPORT, NC 28570-8126 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Ux (and Wife) |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20061155394 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1155 / 394 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 280 Utopia Dr was $302.
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 | $99,050 (-) Land $99,050 | $99,050 (-) Land $99,050 | |
| 2025 | $302.00 | $99,050 Land $99,050 | $99,050 Land $99,050 |
| 2023 | $34,608 Land $34,608 | $34,608 Land $34,608 | |
| 2022 | $146.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 280 Utopia Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1996.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1996–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2018 · Hurricane Florence |
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 280 Utopia Dr is high, ranking above 73% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 73% of the US · above 94% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WEST CARTERET WATER CORP private · serves 19,512 people · EPA ID NC0416040 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 25 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Brightspeed.
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