New Hanover County property record for 101 Lighthouse Dr, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,838 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $149,500 (May 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $2,636 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | R08814-003-044-000 |
| Primary APN | R08814-003-044-000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,838 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,838 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,838 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,838 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Terrain | Low |
| Garage Area | 447 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 244 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 101 LIGHTHOUSE DR |
|---|---|
| City | CAROLINA BEACH |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28428-4728 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2,WB TWO |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 SEC 1 CAROLINA BEACH VILLAGE REV |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Township / Civil Division | FEDERAL POINT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 12201 |
101 Lighthouse Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 1996.
Source: New Hanover County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 101 LIGHTHOUSE DR, CAROLINA BEACH, NC 28428-4728 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 17, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 17, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 25, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2032 / 840 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 101 Lighthouse Dr was $2,636, down 0.8% from the year before.
Source: New Hanover County assessment roll, as of October 10, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| Municipality | Carolina Beach Town |
| County | New Hanover County |
| Unified School District | New Hanover County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $589,000 (-) Land $160,400 Building $428,600 | $589,000 (-) Land $160,400 Building $428,600 | |
| 2025 | $2,636.00 (-0.79%) | $589,000 Land $160,400 Building $428,600 | $589,000 Land $160,400 Building $428,600 |
| 2024 | $2,657.00 (+3.02%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,579.00 (-0.73%) | $387,900 Land $52,700 Building $335,200 | $387,900 Land $52,700 Building $335,200 |
| 2022 | $2,598.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 101 Lighthouse 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 | 11.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 140 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 152 units insured incl. 12 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 128 (1984–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 20 of 128 |
| 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 101 Lighthouse Dr is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CAROLINA BEACH WATER SYSTEM serves 6,864 people · EPA ID NC0465015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 284 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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