Washington County property record for 1240 Backwoods Rd, Roper, NC 27970
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,456 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.202 acres (8,799 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $3,500 (May 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $37 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7718.00-57-1012 |
| Primary APN | 7718.00-57-1012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,456 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,456 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Lot Area | 8,799 sqft (0.202 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Account Number | 4997 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | BACKWOODS RD |
| City | ROPER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27970 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LEES MILL |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4028 |
| Census Tract | 950100 |
1240 Backwoods Rd, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2002.
Source: Washington County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1240 BACKWOODS RD, ROPER, NC 27970-9666 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 400 / 364 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1240 Backwoods Rd was $37.
Source: Washington County assessment roll, as of September 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Washington County |
| Unified School District | Washington County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $37.00 | $4,400 (-) Land $4,400 | |
| 2025 | $37.00 | $4,400 Land $4,400 | $4,400 Land $4,400 |
| 2023 | $4,400 Land $4,400 | $4,400 (-) Land $4,400 | |
| 2022 | $37.00 | $4,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1240 Backwoods Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 28, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 16 (1998–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 16 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 1240 Backwoods Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | WASHINGTON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM serves 6,693 people · EPA ID NC0494025 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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