Carteret County property record for 456 Firetower Rd, Beaufort, NC 28516
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,608 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 1.58 acres (68,825 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $539 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Line of Credit Nov 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 7338.00.36.1944000 |
| Primary APN | 7338.00.36.1944000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,608 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 1,904 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,328 sqft |
| Storm Shelter | Storm Shelter |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Storm Shutters | Storm Shutters |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 68,825 sqft (1.58 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 323 ft deep x 211 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 352 sqft |
| Deck Area | 56 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 25604 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 456 FIRETOWER RD |
| City | BEAUFORT |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28516-7113 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1 GOLDEN/THOMPSON |
| Legal Subdivision | WALTER THOMPSON |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Legal Block | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | CARTERET NC |
| Township / Civil Division | STRAITS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3130 |
| Census Tract | 970102 |
Source: Carteret County records, as of October 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 456 FIRETOWER RD, BEAUFORT, NC 28516-7113 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO |
| Nov 5, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 5, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0016940418 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CARTERET NC |
| Property Address | 456 FIRETOWER RD, BEAUFORT, NC 28516-7113 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0016960014 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 16, 2020 |
| Book Page | 1696/14 |
| Instrument | 1696014 |
| Name | FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CARTERET NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 5, 2020 |
| Property Address | 456 FIRETOWER RD, BEAUFORT, NC 28516-7113 |
| Document Number | 0016940418 |
| Book / Page | 001694 / 000418 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 5, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 456 FIRETOWER RD #1 BEAUFORT NC 285167113, 1, BEAUFORT, NC 28516-7113 |
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 | $241,931 (-) Land $51,554 Building $190,377 | $241,931 (-) Land $51,554 Building $190,377 | |
| 2025 | $539.00 (+4.86%) | $241,931 (+69.76%) Land $51,554 Building $190,377 | $241,931 (+69.76%) Land $51,554 Building $190,377 |
| 2023 | $142,510 Land $68,311 Building $74,199 | $142,510 Land $68,311 Building $74,199 | |
| 2022 | $514.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 79% of the US · above 97% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.5% 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 33 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Brightspeed.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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