Pender County property record for 144 Merchants Cir, Hampstead, NC 28443
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $475,000 (Sep 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $411 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3292-19-9791-0000 |
| Primary APN | 3292-19-9791-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
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| Account Number | 000054193 |
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| Street Address | 144 MERCHANTS CIR |
| City | HAMPSTEAD |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28443-5260 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Local Zoning Code | PD |
| Legal Description | L 20 PB 21/50 HAMPSTEAD VILLAGE |
| Legal Subdivision | HAMPSTEAD VILLAGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | PENDER NC |
| Township / Civil Division | TOPSAIL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 920202 |
144 Merchants Cir is owned by a company that bought it in September 2009.
Source: Pender County records, as of January 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 800 EASTWOOD CT, BURGAW, NC 28425-5016 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 2, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 2, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 16, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20093677_00180 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3677 / 180 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 16, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0032090301 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PENDER NC |
| Property Address | 144 MERCHANTS CIR, HAMPSTEAD, NC 28443-5260 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0047172106 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Book Page | 4717/2106 |
| Name | FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 144 Merchants Cir was $411.
Source: Pender County assessment roll, as of January 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Pender County |
| Unified School District | Pender County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $411.00 | $26,740 Land $23,590 Building $3,150 | $26,740 Land $23,590 Building $3,150 |
| 2023 | $44,505 (-) Land $44,505 | $44,505 (-) Land $44,505 | |
| 2022 | $370.00 | $44,505 Land $44,505 | $44,505 Land $44,505 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 144 Merchants Cir in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 69 flood claims nearby since 1988.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 17, 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 259 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 259 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 69 (1988–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 24 of 69 |
| 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 144 Merchants Cir is moderate, ranking above 43% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 43% of the US · above 64% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | HAMPSTEAD PINES private · serves 178 people · EPA ID NC7071022 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Oct 2019 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 104 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Focus Broadband.
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