5603 Emerald Dr, Emerald Isle, NC 28594 Property Records

Carteret County property record for 5603 Emerald Dr, Emerald Isle, NC 28594

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,920 sqft · built 1987
Lot Size0.168 acres (7,318 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$640,000 (Feb 2022)
Tax Bill$2,956 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2022 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN6304.18.31.8355000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN6304.18.31.8355000
Alternative APNs
  • 553562
  • 559171
  • 39015

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,920 sqft Heated Area
Gross Area1,088 sqft
FlooringVinyl/Resilient
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1987
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1996
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Foundation TypePile
Roof TypeGambrel
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area7,318 sqft (0.168 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Garage TypeCarport
Garage Area384 sqft
CarportCarport
Carport Area384 sqft
Deck Area160 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Account Number39015
Street Address5603 EMERALD DR
CityEMERALD ISLE
StateNC
Zip28594-3518
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionL3 W B MCLEAN SD
Legal SubdivisionWB MCLEAN S/D
Legal Block31
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionCARTERET NC
Township / Civil DivisionWHITE OAK
Census Block Group1
Census Block1044
Census Tract970903

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address3539 TAR RIVER RD, OXFORD, NC 27565-8512
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 3, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 3, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 1, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20221755415
Deed Book / Page1755 / 415
Prior Transfer DateJul 18, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc0014540056
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCARTERET NC
Recording DateFeb 3, 2022
Property Address5603 EMERALD DR, EMERALD ISLE, NC 28594-3518
Document Number0017550415
Book / Page1755 / 415
Map ReferenceMB 7 PG 25
Instrument DateFeb 1, 2022
Instrument1755415
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 11, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,280.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address5603 EMERALD DR, 5603, EMERALD ISLE, NC 28594-3518

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address3539 TAR RIVER RD, OXFORD, NC 27565-8512

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$764,545 (-) Land $318,168 Building $446,377$764,545 (-) Land $318,168 Building $446,377
2025$2,956.00 (+60.04%)$764,545 (+136.54%) Land $318,168 Building $446,377$764,545 (+136.54%) Land $318,168 Building $446,377
2023$323,227 Land $185,895 Building $137,332$323,227 Land $185,895 Building $137,332
2022$1,847.00

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 Record
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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