6908 Canal Dr, Emerald Isle, NC 28594 Property Records

Carteret County property record for 6908 Canal Dr, Emerald Isle, NC 28594

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 2,728 sqft · built 1981
Lot Size2.16 acres (94,090 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$860,500 (Nov 2020)
Tax Bill$4,820 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2017 Construction Loan
Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN5394.20.71.8210000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5394.20.71.8210000
Alternative APNs
  • 129263
  • 68387

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,728 sqft Heated Area
Gross Area3,734 sqft
1st Floor Area1,104 sqft
FlooringVinyl/Resilient
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1981
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1993
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area94,090 sqft (2.16 acres)
Lot Dimensions455 ft deep x 180 ft wide
Garage TypeCarport
CarportCarport
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Pool Area420 sqft
PorchSlab
Deck Area99 sqft
Patio Area924 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area128 sqft
Boat AccessBoat Access
Boat LiftBoat Lift

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Account Number68387
Street Address6908 CANAL DR
CityEMERALD ISLE
StateNC
Zip28594-3203
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionL16B B28 NORTH COLUMBUS SQUARE EMERALD ISLE
Legal SubdivisionCOLUMBUS SQUARE
Legal Block71
Legal Lot Number16B
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 shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address6908 CANAL DR, EMERALD ISLE, NC 28594-3203
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 20, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage
SOUND BANK
Nov 24, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 24, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 24, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 9, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20201697225
Deed Book / Page1697 / 225
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCARTERET NC
Property Address6908 CANAL DR, EMERALD ISLE, NC 28594-3203
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 7, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0015950377
DateDec 20, 2017
Book Page1595/377
Instrument1595377
Lender
NameSOUND BANK
TypeBank
AddressMOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

November 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCARTERET NC
Recording DateNov 24, 2020
Property Address6908 CANAL DR, EMERALD ISLE, NC 28594-3203
Document Number0016970225
Book / Page1697 / 225
Map ReferenceMB 16 PG 12
Instrument DateNov 16, 2020
Instrument1697225
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 16, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,721.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address702 LANYARD DR, 702, NEWPORT, NC 28570-4400

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address6908 CANAL DR, EMERALD ISLE, NC 28594-3203

Mortgage

Document Number1697226
DateNov 24, 2020
Instrument1697-226
Lender
NameFIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2050

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$1,329,453 (-) Land $781,581 Building $547,872$1,329,453 (-) Land $781,581 Building $547,872
2025$4,820.00 (+116.92%)$1,329,453 (+233.37%) Land $781,581 Building $547,872$1,329,453 (+233.37%) Land $781,581 Building $547,872
2023$398,793 Land $137,779 Building $261,014$398,793 Land $137,779 Building $261,014
2022$2,222.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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 Elevation8.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
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 RiskLow
lower than 67% of the US · above 43% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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

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

May also be available: Brightspeed.

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