5506 Emerald Dr, Emerald Isle, NC 28594 Property Records

Carteret County property record for 5506 Emerald Dr, Emerald Isle, NC 28594

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1985
Lot Size0.176 acres (7,667 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$385,000 (Oct 2004)
Tax Bill$2,506 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2026 Mortgage
May 2022 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN6304.18.41.0742000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN6304.18.41.0742000
Alternative APNs
  • 554707
  • 63820

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,344 sqft Heated Area
Gross Area1,268 sqft
FlooringVinyl/Resilient
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1985
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1996
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Foundation TypePile
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area7,667 sqft (0.176 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 79 ft wide
PorchSlab
Porch Area16 sqft
Deck Area15 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Account Number63820
Street Address5506 EMERALD DR
CityEMERALD ISLE
StateNC
Zip28594-3515
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionL5 B23 L A FREDEEN SUBDIVISION
Legal SubdivisionLA FREEDEN S/D
Legal Block41
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionCARTERET NC
Township / Civil DivisionWHITE OAK
Census Block Group1
Census Block1045
Census Tract970903

Owner

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 Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address3712 GREYWOOD DR, RALEIGH, NC 27604-3461
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingEt Ux (and Wife)

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 27, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
SPRING EQ LLC
May 13, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
STATE EMPLOYEES CU OF MARYLAND INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 29, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 29, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page1081 / 349
Last Transfer DateApr 8, 2022
Transfer Doc0017670177
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCARTERET NC
Recording DateApr 27, 2026
Property Address5506 EMERALD DR, EMERALD ISLE, NC 28594-3515
Document Number0001884130
Book / Page1884 / 130
Instrument DateApr 24, 2026
Instrument20261884130
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanySERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5506 EMERALD DR, EMERALD ISLE, NC 28594-3515

Mortgage

Document Number0001884130,
DateApr 27, 2026
Book Page1884/130
Instrument20261884130
Lender
NameSPRING EQ LLC
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term240 Months
DueMay 1, 2046
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate6.38%
Initial TypeFixed Rate
Max Rate-1%

May 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCARTERET NC
Recording DateMay 13, 2022
Property Address5506 EMERALD DR, EMERALD ISLE, NC 28594-3515
Document Number0017670177
Book / Page1767 / 177
Map ReferenceMB 8 PG 21
Instrument DateApr 8, 2022
Instrument1767177
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 25, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4900 LORD NELSON DR, RALEIGH, NC 27610-9744

Mortgage

Document Number0001767178
DateMay 13, 2022
Instrument1767-178
Lender
NameSTATE EMPLOYEES CU OF MARYLAND INC
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$628,221 (-) Land $243,815 Building $384,406$628,221 (-) Land $243,815 Building $384,406
2025$2,506.00 (+44.02%)$628,221 (+108.62%) Land $243,815 Building $384,406$628,221 (+108.62%) Land $243,815 Building $384,406
2023$301,132 Land $162,487 Building $138,645$301,132 Land $162,487 Building $138,645
2022$1,740.00

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 January 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
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

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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