Dare County property record for 1497 Colington Rd, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,850 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 3.93 acres (171,583 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,306 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 987308799847 |
| Primary APN | 987308799847 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,850 sqft Finished Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 171,583 sqft (3.93 acres) |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 987308799847 |
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| Street Address | 1497 COLINGTON RD |
| City | KILL DEVIL HILLS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27948-8028 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: BLK: SEC: PL: SL: |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ATLANTIC |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 970301 |
Source: Dare County records, as of October 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 2657, KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC 27948-2657 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 2, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 002727/820 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1497 COLINGTON RD, KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC 27948-8028 |
| Document Number | 002727/820 |
| Book / Page | 2727 / 820 |
| Map Reference | MB 93 PG 74 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 8, 2024 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 2675, KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC 27948-2675 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | PO BOX 2675, KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC 27948-2675 |
Source: Dare County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Dare County |
| Unified School District | Dare County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,306.00 (-0.06%) | $745,800 (-) Land $404,900 Building $340,900 | $745,800 (-) Land $404,900 Building $340,900 |
| 2025 | $3,308.00 (+30.96%) | $745,800 (+84.47%) Land $404,900 Building $340,900 | |
| 2023 | $2,526.00 | $404,291 Land $193,400 Building $210,891 | |
| 2020 | $745,800 Land $404,900 Building $340,900 |
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 May 11, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 4.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 366 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 366 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 53 (1996–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 12 of 53 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 56% of the US · above 78% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | DARE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM serves 28,732 people · EPA ID NC0428030 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 4 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 119 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Brightspeed.
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