Orange County property record for 129 Lantern Way, Carrboro, NC 27510
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 888 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $112,000 (Apr 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $4,088 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9778-73-7868 |
| Primary APN | 9778-73-7868 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 888 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,998 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 129 LANTERN WAY |
|---|---|
| City | CARRBORO |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27510-2478 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R75 |
| Legal Description | 15 WHISPERING HILLS P39/35 & P42/101 |
| Legal Subdivision | WHISPERING HILLS |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CHAPEL HILL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 10708 |
129 Lantern Way is held in a trust since January 2014.
Source: Orange County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 206, OCRACOKE, NC 27960-0206 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 15, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3415 / 584 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 9, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 5747341 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 129 Lantern Way was $4,088, up 3% from the year before.
Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| Municipality | Carrboro Town |
| County | Orange County |
| Unified School District | Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,088.00 (+3.02%) | $276,000 (-) Land $115,000 Building $161,000 | $276,000 (-) Land $115,000 Building $161,000 |
| 2025 | $3,968.00 | $276,000 Land $115,000 Building $161,000 | $276,000 Land $115,000 Building $161,000 |
| 2023 | $3,173.00 | $179,600 Land $55,000 Building $124,600 | $179,600 Land $55,000 Building $124,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 129 Lantern Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026 · 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 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 129 Lantern Way 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 | 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 | ORANGE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY serves 86,500 people · EPA ID NC0368010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 380 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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