Onslow County property record for 138 Fire Tower Rd, Richlands, NC 28574
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 1,728 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.91 acres (39,640 sqft) |
| Owner | Company on Record |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Apr 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,029 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Sale Sep 2020 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 100-13 |
| Primary APN | 100-13 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 14 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,728 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 39,640 sqft (0.91 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 486495000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 138 FIRE TOWER RD |
| City | RICHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28574-8156 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R-15 |
| Legal Description | SR 1211 |
| Legal Subdivision | MEADOWVIEW ROAD |
| Jurisdiction | ONSLOW NC |
| Township / Civil Division | RICHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 204 |
Source: Onslow County assessment roll, as of August 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 106 WALDORF WAY, HAMPSTEAD, NC 28443-4002 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage NAVY FCU |
| Apr 4, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Jan 29, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage NAVY FCU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 4, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 4, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 10, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 5721 / 581 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 12, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0042040851 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ONSLOW NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Property Address | 138 FIRE TOWER RD, RICHLANDS, NC 28574-8156 |
| Document Number | 0057790111 |
| Book / Page | 5779 / 111 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 3, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 106 WALDORF WAY, 106, HAMPSTEAD, NC 28443-4002 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 106 WALDORF WAY, HAMPSTEAD, NC 28443-4002 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ONSLOW NC |
| Property Address | 138 FIRE TOWER RD, RICHLANDS, NC 28574-8156 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 5, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0052710779 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Book Page | 5271/779 |
| Name | NAVY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | VIENNA, VA 22180 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ONSLOW NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 138 FIRE TOWER RD, RICHLANDS, NC 28574-8156 |
| Document Number | 0057210581 |
| Book / Page | 5721 / 581 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 23, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 5, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $400.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2452 EAST 23RD STREET #2R2R, 2452, JACKSONVILLE, NC 28546 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 914 COURTHOUSE XING, BROOKLYN, NY 11234 |
| Document Number | 0005721585 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 5721/585 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ONSLOW NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 29, 2019 |
| Property Address | 138 FIRE TOWER RD, RICHLANDS, NC 28574-8156 |
| Document Number | 0048900976 |
| Book / Page | 004890 / 000976 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 24, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $251.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 138-140 FIRE TOWER RD RICHLANDS NC 285748156, RICHLANDS, NC 28574-8156 |
| Document Number | 48910001 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 29, 2019 |
| Book Page | 004891/000001 |
| Name | NAVY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | VIENNA, VA 22180 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 28, 2049 |
Source: Onslow County assessment roll, as of August 15, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Onslow County |
| Unified School District | Onslow County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,029.00 | $157,136 (-) Land $37,860 Building $119,276 | $157,136 (-) Land $37,860 Building $119,276 |
| 2023 | $1,029.00 | $157,136 Land $37,860 Building $119,276 | $157,136 Land $37,860 Building $119,276 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 12, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2018 · Hurricane Florence |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · above 70% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 | ONSLOW WTR AND SEWER AUTHORITY serves 156,755 people · EPA ID NC0467035 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 49 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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