Carteret County property record for 981 Straits Rd, Smyrna, NC 28579
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,460 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 47.1 acres (2,054,290 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $439 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Transfer Aug 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 7347.03.11.8897000 |
| Primary APN | 7347.03.11.8897000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,460 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,460 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,054,290 sqft (47.1 acres) |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Account Number | 24135 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 981 STRAITS RD |
| City | SMYRNA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28579-9536 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Legal Description | ACREAGE SR 1335 SMYRNA |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | CARTERET NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SMYRNA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 970103 |
981 Straits Rd, vacant land, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in September 2023.
Source: Carteret County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 33, BAY HEAD, NJ 08742-0033 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Aug 2, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 2, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0018080271 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CARTERET NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 5, 2023 |
| Property Address | 981 STRAITS RD, SMYRNA, NC 28579-9536 |
| Document Number | 0018080271 |
| Book / Page | 1808 / 271 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 1808271 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 71, SMYRNA, NC 28579-0071 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 33, POINT PLEASANT BORO, NJ 08742-0433 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CARTERET NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 2, 2023 |
| Property Address | 981 STRAITS RD, SMYRNA, NC 28579-9536 |
| Document Number | 0018050366 |
| Book / Page | 1805 / 366 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 1805366 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 981 STRAITS RD, SMYRNA, NC 28579-9536 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 33, BAY HEAD, NJ 08742-0033 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 981 Straits Rd was $439.
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 | $127,320 (-) Land $127,320 | $127,320 (-) Land $127,320 | |
| 2025 | $439.00 | $127,320 Land $127,320 | $127,320 Land $127,320 |
| 2023 | $89,455 (-) Land $89,455 | $89,455 (-) Land $89,455 | |
| 2022 | $453.00 | $89,455 Land $89,455 | $89,455 Land $89,455 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 981 Straits Rd 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 | 6.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 115 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 115 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 81 (1993–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 81 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight |
| 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 981 Straits Rd is high, ranking above 80% of the US, with a 0.4% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 80% of the US · above 97.4% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.4% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
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