Carteret County property record for 721 Comet Dr, Beaufort, NC 28516
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,135 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.583 acres (25,395 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $740,000 (Oct 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $2,924 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 6397.02.89.3566000 |
| Primary APN | 6397.02.89.3566000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,135 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 2,576 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Foundation Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 25,395 sqft (0.583 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 227 ft deep x 112 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 538 sqft |
| Boat Access | Boat Access |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 10472433 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 721 COMET DR |
| City | BEAUFORT |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28516-9792 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R20 |
| Legal Description | L11 S7 DEERFIELD SHORES |
| Legal Subdivision | DEERFIELD SHORES |
| Legal Block | 89 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | CARTERET NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BEAUFORT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 970301 |
721 Comet Dr is owned by a company that acquired it in November 2024.
Source: Carteret County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1311 JAMES FARM RD, HICKORY, NC 28602-9567 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 23, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 23, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 14, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20061195076 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1195 / 76 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 20, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0018420437 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CARTERET NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Property Address | 721 COMET DR, BEAUFORT, NC 28516-9792 |
| Document Number | 0015920431 |
| Book / Page | 001592 / 000431 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 17, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 1311 JAMES FARM RD HICKORY NC 286029567, HICKORY, NC 28602-9567 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 721 Comet Dr was $2,924.
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 | $807,544 (-) Land $369,600 Building $437,944 | $807,544 (-) Land $369,600 Building $437,944 | |
| 2025 | $2,924.00 | $807,544 Land $369,600 Building $437,944 | $807,544 Land $369,600 Building $437,944 |
| 2023 | $443,973 Land $211,484 Building $232,489 | $443,973 Land $211,484 Building $232,489 | |
| 2022 | $2,347.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 721 Comet 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 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 File median of 317 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 317 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 48 (1996–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 48 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2019 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 721 Comet Dr is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · above 67% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 85 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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