New Hanover County property record for 344 Okeechobee Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,979 sqft · built 2022 |
| Lot Size | 0.38 acres (16,553 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,435 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Construction Loan Jul 2022 Sale & Construction Loan + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R08112-004-006-000 |
| Primary APN | R08112-004-006-000 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,979 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,565 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2022 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2022 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 16,553 sqft (0.38 acres) |
| Terrain | Low |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 344 OKEECHOBEE RD |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28412-3121 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-15,RESID |
| Legal Description | LOT 117R STEVEN & MARCIA MERKLE RECOM |
| Legal Subdivision | OCEAN FOREST LAKES SEC 2 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 117R |
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Township / Civil Division | FEDERAL POINT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 12106 |
344 Okeechobee Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2022.
Source: New Hanover County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 344 OKEECHOBEE RD, WILMINGTON, NC 28412-3121 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP LLC |
| Jul 14, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP LLC |
| Dec 18, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer STATE EMPS CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 14, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 14, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 18, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202226072 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6580 / 78 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Property Address | 344 OKEECHOBEE RD, WILMINGTON, NC 28412-3121 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 00658000103 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 14, 2022 |
| Book Page | 6580/103 |
| Instrument | 2022026074 |
| Name | ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23452 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 344 OKEECHOBEE RD, WILMINGTON, NC 28412-3121 |
| Document Number | 00658000078 |
| Book / Page | 6580 / 78 |
| Map Reference | MB 25 PG 22 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022026072 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $160.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 340 OKEECHOBEE RD, WILMINGTON, NC 28412-3121 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3205 MIDVALE DR APT 102, 102, WILMINGTON, NC 28412-3800 |
| Document Number | 2022026073 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022026073 |
| Name | ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Property Address | 344 OKEECHOBEE RD, WILMINGTON, NC 28412-3121 |
| Document Number | 0061851000 |
| Book / Page | 006185 / 001000 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 37651 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 24, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $700.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 340 OKEECHOBEE RD WILMINGTON NC 284123121, WILMINGTON, NC 28412-3121 |
| Document Number | 61851003 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Book Page | 006185/1003 |
| Instrument | 37652 |
| Name | STATE EMPS CU |
|---|---|
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611-5279 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 17, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.87% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 344 Okeechobee Rd was $2,435, up 7.2% from the year before.
Source: New Hanover County assessment roll, as of October 10, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | New Hanover County |
| Unified School District | New Hanover County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $643,500 (-) Land $145,700 Building $497,800 | $643,500 (-) Land $145,700 Building $497,800 | |
| 2025 | $2,435.00 (+7.22%) | $643,500 Land $145,700 Building $497,800 | $643,500 Land $145,700 Building $497,800 |
| 2024 | $2,271.00 (+134.12%) | ||
| 2023 | $970.00 (+132.61%) | $185,800 Land $79,100 Building $106,700 | $185,800 Land $79,100 Building $106,700 |
| 2022 | $417.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 344 Okeechobee Rd 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 January 17, 2025 · 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 92 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 92 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2018 · Hurricane Florence |
| 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 344 Okeechobee Rd is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · above 48% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 127 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet.
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