5505 Ocean Dr, Emerald Isle, NC 28594 Property Records

Carteret County property record for 5505 Ocean Dr, Emerald Isle, NC 28594

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 5 ba · 2,940 sqft · built 2000
Lot Size0.345 acres (15,028 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$1,200,000 (Oct 2002)
Tax Bill$8,879 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2022 Sale
Aug 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN6304.18.40.1952000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN6304.18.40.1952000
Alternative APNs
  • 555627
  • 20882

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths5 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,940 sqft Heated Area
Gross Area2,456 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2000
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2000
Exterior MaterialFiber Cement Siding
Foundation TypePile
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area15,028 sqft (0.345 acres)
Lot Dimensions200 ft deep x 75 ft wide
View / LotWaterfront / Beach

Exterior Amenities

Pool Area319 sqft
PorchPorch
Porch Area208 sqft
Deck Area25 sqft
Patio Area1,572 sqft
Utility Building259 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Account Number20882
Street Address5505 OCEAN DR
CityEMERALD ISLE
StateNC
Zip28594
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionL3 S1 B23 EMERALD ISLE
Legal SubdivisionEMERALD ISLE SUBDIVISION
Legal Block40
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionCARTERET NC
Township / Civil DivisionWHITE OAK
Census Block Group1
Census Block1033
Census Tract970903

Owner

5505 Ocean Dr is owned by a company that bought it in October 2002.

Source: Carteret County records, as of September 23, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address5126 LONG GREEN RD, GLEN ARM, MD 21057-9718
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 4, 2022Deed, Transfer
Aug 20, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 28, 2002 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 28, 2002 · Amount on File
Prior SaleFeb 1, 2001
Deed Book / Page960 / 122
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionCARTERET NC
Recording DateAug 4, 2022
Property Address5505 OCEAN DR, EMERALD ISLE, NC 28594
Document Number0017750439
Book / Page1775 / 439
Map ReferenceMB 5 PG 1
Instrument DateJul 24, 2022
Instrument1775439
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 16, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address5126 LONG GREEN RD, 5126, GLEN ARM, MD 21057-9718

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5126 LONG GREEN RD, GLEN ARM, MD 21057-9718

August 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCARTERET NC
Recording DateAug 20, 2020
Property Address5505 OCEAN DR, EMERALD ISLE, NC 28594
Document Number0016840060
Book / Page001684 / 000060
Instrument DateAug 12, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 23, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address5126 LONG GREEN RD GLEN ARM MD 210579718, GLEN ARM, MD 21057-9718

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5505 Ocean Dr was $8,879.

Source: Carteret County assessment roll, as of November 24, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyCarteret County
MunicipalityEmerald Isle Town
Unified School DistrictCarteret County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$2,399,622 (-) Land $1,253,500 Building $1,146,122$2,399,622 (-) Land $1,253,500 Building $1,146,122
2025$8,879.00$2,399,622 Land $1,253,500 Building $1,146,122$2,399,622 Land $1,253,500 Building $1,146,122
2023$1,246,756 Land $680,542 Building $566,214$1,246,756 Land $680,542 Building $566,214
2022$6,825.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 5505 Ocean Dr in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation10.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 760 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies965 units insured
incl. 205 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims1,172 (1982–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA778 of 1,172
Most Recent ClaimSep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Florence, Sep 2018 · 183 claims
  • Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations, Oct 1999 · 244 claims
  • Hurricane Fran, Sep 1996 · 194 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

The area around 5505 Ocean Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBOGUE BANKS WATER CORPORATION
private · serves 4,995 people · EPA ID NC0416028
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJun 2025
Lead4 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
resolved · Apr 2020
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting6
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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 176 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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