Dare County property record for 137 Buffell Head Rd, Duck, NC 27949
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,214 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 0.264 acres (11,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,650,000 (Nov 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $12,163 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Line of Credit Nov 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone VE (high risk) |
| APN | 995011751111 |
| Primary APN | 995011751111 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,214 sqft Finished Area |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Cathedral/Clerestory |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,500 sqft (0.264 acres) |
| View / Lot | Ocean |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 995011751111 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 137 BUFFELL HEAD RD |
| City | KITTY HAWK |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27949 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 144 BLK: SEC: B PL: 6 SL: 59 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAROLINA DUNES |
| Legal Lot Number | 144 |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ATLANTIC |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 970101 |
137 Buffell Head Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2023.
Source: Dare County records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 52 GENTLE WINDS DR, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517-9549 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Ux (and Wife) |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CMG MORTGAGE INC |
| Nov 21, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 21, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 21, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023700134541 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2708 / 717 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Property Address | 137 BUFFELL HEAD RD, KITTY HAWK, NC 27949 |
| Document Number | 0700163017 |
| Book / Page | 2868 / 198 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026700163017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SOLU |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0700163017, |
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| Date | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Book Page | 2868/198 |
| Instrument | 2026700163017 |
| Name | CMG MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 21, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Property Address | 137 BUFFELL HEAD RD, DUCK, NC 27949 |
| Document Number | 002708/717 |
| Book / Page | 2708 / 717 |
| Map Reference | MB 6 PG 59 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 700134541 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,300.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4990 HANCOCK HWY, EQUINUNK, PA 18417-3111 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 52 GENTLE WINDS DR, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517-9549 |
| Document Number | 0700134542 |
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| Date | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 700134542 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2053 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 137 Buffell Head Rd was $12,163.
Source: Dare County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Dare County |
| Municipality | Duck Town |
| Unified School District | Dare County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,163.00 | $1,699,600 (-) Land $1,466,300 Building $233,300 | $1,699,600 Land $1,466,300 Building $233,300 |
| 2025 | $12,163.00 | $1,699,600 Land $1,466,300 Building $233,300 | |
| 2023 | $11,977.00 | $1,157,160 Land $867,000 Building $290,160 | |
| 2020 | $1,699,600 Land $1,466,300 Building $233,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 137 Buffell Head Rd in Zone VE, a high-risk coastal flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 11, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone VE high risk · coastal, wave action |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 13.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 1,132 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1,493 units insured incl. 361 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 732 (1978–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 327 of 732 |
| 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.
The area around 137 Buffell Head Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | SOUTHERN OUTER BANKS WTR SYST serves 8,209 people · EPA ID NC6027001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Also Mapped Here | DARE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 245 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ripple Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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