127 Fire Tower Rd, Richlands, NC 28574 Property Records

Onslow County property record for 127 Fire Tower Rd, Richlands, NC 28574

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,250 sqft · built 2016
Lot Size0.4 acres (17,424 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$323,000 (May 2025)
Tax Bill$1,441 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Sep 2019 Sale & Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN100A-3

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN100A-3
Alternative APNs
  • 490021228
  • 474535000
  • 158853

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures12 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,250 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2016
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2016
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area17,424 sqft (0.4 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Account Number490021228
Street Address127 FIRE TOWER RD
CityRICHLANDS
StateNC
Zip28574-8157
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-15
Legal DescriptionL3 BRODY PLACE
Legal SubdivisionBRODY PLACE
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionONSLOW NC
Township / Civil DivisionRICHLANDS
Census Block Group3
Census Block3009
Census Tract205

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Catherine Lake Historic District
listed 1989 · 8 contributing resources · NRIS 89001853

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Onslow County records, as of October 13, 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 Address127 FIRE TOWER RD, RICHLANDS, NC 28574-8157
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 7, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE INC
Sep 26, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage
VETERANS UNITED HM LNS
Jun 16, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage
NAVY FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 29, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 29, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 7, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page6368 / 152
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionONSLOW NC
Recording DateJul 7, 2021
Property Address127 FIRE TOWER RD, RICHLANDS, NC 28574-8157
Document Number0055090919
Book / Page5509 / 919
Map ReferenceMB 67 PG 238
Instrument DateMay 19, 2021
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 5, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$510.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address127 FIRE TOWER RD, 127, RICHLANDS, NC 28574-8157

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address127 FIRE TOWER RD, RICHLANDS, NC 28574-8157

Mortgage

Document Number0005509922
DateJul 7, 2021
Instrument5509/922
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2051

September 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionONSLOW NC
Recording DateSep 26, 2019
Property Address127 FIRE TOWER RD, RICHLANDS, NC 28574-8157
Document Number0050270490
Book / Page005027 / 000490
Instrument DateSep 9, 2019
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 21, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$440.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address127 FIRE TOWER RD RICHLANDS NC 285748157, RICHLANDS, NC 28574-8157

Mortgage

Document Number50270493
DateSep 26, 2019
Book Page005027/000493
Lender
NameVETERANS UNITED HM LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressCOLUMBIA, MO 65203
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 25, 2049

June 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionONSLOW NC
Recording DateJun 16, 2017
Property Address127 FIRE TOWER RD, RICHLANDS, NC 28574-8157
Document Number0046310052
Book / Page004631 / 000052
Instrument DateJun 2, 2017
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 20, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$388.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address127 FIRE TOWER RD RICHLANDS NC 28574, RICHLANDS, NC 28574

Mortgage

Document Number46310055
DateJun 16, 2017
Book Page004631/000055
Lender
NameNAVY FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressVIENNA, VA 22180
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 15, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Onslow County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyOnslow County
Unified School DistrictOnslow County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,441.00 (-18.63%)$324,716 (+20.07%) Land $44,220 Building $280,496$324,716 (+20.07%) Land $44,220 Building $280,496
2023$1,771.00$270,443 Land $26,400 Building $244,043$270,443 Land $26,400 Building $244,043

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 August 12, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 17 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies17 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2015)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimNov 2015 · rainfall accumulation

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 RiskModerate
above 48% of the US · above 70% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.09% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemRAINTREE/SUMMERSILL ESTATES #2
private · serves 1,539 people · EPA ID NC0467222
Water SourcePurchased groundwater from ONSLOW WTR AND SEWER AUTHORITY
Last State InspectionNov 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting11
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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 49 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

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