3944 River Rd, North Topsail Beach (Sneads Ferry), NC 28460 Property Records

Onslow County property record for 3944 River Rd, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,391 sqft · built 1986
Lot Size0.172 acres (7,501 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$615,000 (Apr 2022)
Tax Bill$4,786 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Dec 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone VE (high risk)
APN778D-12

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN778D-12
Alternative APNs
  • 484689000
  • 034569

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures15 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories3 Stories
Building Area2,391 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1986
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1990
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area7,501 sqft (0.172 acres)
Lot Dimensions250 ft deep x 30 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelElectric
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number484689000
Street Address3944 RIVER RD
CityN TOPSAIL BEACH
StateNC
Zip28460-9558
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeR-10
Legal DescriptionL12B NORTH TOPSAIL SHORES EXT GARAGE NOT SKETCHED
Legal SubdivisionNORTH TOPSAIL SHORES EXT (R)
Legal Lot Number12B
JurisdictionONSLOW NC
Township / Civil DivisionSTUMP SOUND
Census Block Group1
Census Block1015
Census Tract403

Owner

Source: Onslow County records, as of October 13, 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 Record
Mailing Address203 WILLINGHAM RD, MORRISVILLE, NC 27560-9631
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 22, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
NORTHWEST FCU
Dec 14, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
AFFILIATED MORTGAGE SERVICES

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 22, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 22, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 14, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page5735 / 586
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionONSLOW NC
Recording DateApr 22, 2022
Property Address3944 RIVER RD, N TOPSAIL BEACH, NC 28460-9558
Document Number0057350586
Book / Page5735 / 586
Instrument DateApr 12, 2022
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 4, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,230.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address738 LEXINGTON DR, 738, GREENVILLE, NC 27834-0507

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address203 WILLINGHAM RD, MORRISVILLE, NC 27560-9631

Mortgage

Document Number0005735590
DateApr 22, 2022
Instrument5735-590
Lender
NameNORTHWEST FCU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 1, 2052

December 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionONSLOW NC
Recording DateDec 14, 2020
Property Address3944 RIVER RD, N TOPSAIL BEACH, NC 28460-9558
Document Number0053360835
Book / Page5336 / 835
Instrument DateDec 8, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 5, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$800.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Living Trust
Address3944 RIVER RD, N TOPSAIL BEACH, NC 28460-9558

Mortgage

Document Number0005336840
DateDec 14, 2020
Instrument5336/840
Lender
NameAFFILIATED MORTGAGE SERVICES
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJan 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Onslow County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyOnslow County
MunicipalityNorth Topsail Beach Town
Unified School DistrictOnslow County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$4,786.00$683,375 (+54.89%) Land $135,000 Building $548,375$683,375 (+54.89%) Land $135,000 Building $548,375
2023$4,786.00$441,190 Land $135,000 Building $306,190$441,190 Land $135,000 Building $306,190

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 12, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone VE
high risk · coastal, wave action
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation13.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 1,239 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1,682 units insured
incl. 443 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims2,537 (1983–2025)
Claims Outside the SFHA21 of 2,537
Most Recent ClaimJun 2025 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Florence, Sep 2018 · 420 claims
  • Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations, Oct 1999 · 545 claims
  • Hurricane Fran, Oct 1996 · 671 claims

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

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 98.5% of North Carolina
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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 154 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Brightspeed
Fiber
2,000 / 2,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 35

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