78 E First St, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469 Property Records

Brunswick County property record for 78 E First St, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details6 bd · 6.5 ba · 3,776 sqft · built 2013
Lot Size0.179 acres (7,797 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Tax Bill$6,600 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2020 Mortgage
Oct 2019 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN258AJ004

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN258AJ004
Alternative APNs
  • 107518310006
  • 61619180

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths6.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Building Area3,776 sqft Heated Area
Gross Area5,134 sqft
1st Floor Area238 sqft
FlooringHardwood
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2013
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2013
Exterior MaterialWood Shingle
Foundation TypePier/Post & Beam
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialShingle
Lot Area7,797 sqft (0.179 acres)
Deck AreaDeck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHeat Pump
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Account Number61619180
Street Address78 E FIRST ST
CityOCEAN ISLE BEACH
StateNC
Zip28469-7600
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionL-4 B-1 S-C OIB PLAT 3/179-179A
Legal SubdivisionOCEAN ISLE BEACH
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionBRUNSWICK NC
Township / Civil DivisionSHALLOTTE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3011
Census Tract20512

Owner

Source: Brunswick County records, as of October 20, 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 Address1559 ST LUCIA DR SW, SHALLOTTE, NC 28470-0014
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHer Husband

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 30, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FIRST BANK
Oct 8, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FIRST BANK
Oct 29, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FIRST BANK
Aug 29, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FIRSTBANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateNov 8, 2000
Transfer Doc0025330938
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBRUNSWICK NC
Property Address78 E FIRST ST, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC 28469-7600
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 10, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0044961096
DateNov 30, 2020
Book Page4496/1096
Lender
NameFIRST BANK
TypeBank
AddressGREENSBORO, NC 27401
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2050

October 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBRUNSWICK NC
Property Address78 E FIRST ST, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC 28469-7600
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0042571092
DateOct 8, 2019
Book Page4257/1092
Lender
NameFIRST BANK
TypeBank
AddressSOUTHERN PINES, NC 28387
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2049

October 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBRUNSWICK NC
Property Address78 E FIRST ST, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC 28469-7600
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0041190709
DateOct 29, 2018
Book Page4119/0709
Lender
NameFIRST BANK
TypeBank
AddressOCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC 28469
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term17 Months
DueMar 29, 2020

August 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBRUNSWICK NC
Property Address78 E FIRST ST, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC 28469-7600
Document Number0041000129
Instrument DateAug 29, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 17, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address78 E 1ST ST OCEAN ISLE BEACH NC 28469, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC 28469

Mortgage

Document Number0041000129
DateAug 29, 2018
Book Page004100/000129
Lender
NameFIRSTBANK
TypeBank
AddressSOUTHERN PINES, NC 28387
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueAug 28, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Brunswick County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyBrunswick County
MunicipalityOcean Isle Beach Town
Unified School DistrictBrunswick County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,710,950 (-) Land $800,000 Building $910,950$1,710,950 (-) Land $800,000 Building $910,950
2025$6,600.00 (+0.02%)$1,710,950 (-) Land $800,000 Building $910,950$1,710,950 (-) Land $800,000 Building $910,950
2024$6,599.00
2023$1,710,950 Land $800,000 Building $910,950$1,710,950 Land $800,000 Building $910,950

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 September 3, 2026 · 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 Elevation12.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 596 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies658 units insured
incl. 62 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims901 (1979–2022)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 901
Most Recent ClaimSep 2022 · Hurricane Ian
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Isaias, Aug 2020 · 124 claims
  • Hurricane Matthew, Oct 2016 · 106 claims
  • Hurricane Hugo, Sep 1989 · 264 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 98% of the US · lower than 99% of North Carolina
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 SystemTOWN OF OCEAN ISLE BEACH
serves 7,925 people · EPA ID NC0410035
Water SourcePurchased surface water from BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM
Last State InspectionApr 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2026–2028)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 98 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Focus Broadband
Fiber
5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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