Dare County property record for 151 Buffell Head Rd, Duck, NC 27949
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 8 ba · 6,026 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.275 acres (12,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $15,750,000 (Feb 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $26,828 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone VE (high risk) |
| APN | 995015743611 |
| Primary APN | 995015743611 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 8 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,026 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,000 sqft (0.275 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 | 995015743611 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 151 BUFFELL HEAD RD |
| City | DUCK |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27949-4408 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 179 BLK: SEC: PL: A SL: 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAROLINA DUNES SECTION C REV |
| Legal Lot Number | 179 |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ATLANTIC |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 970101 |
Source: Dare County records · APN 995015743611
Assessment roll updated October 16, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2120 OLIVE ST, 1911, DALLAS, TX 75201-2460 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jun 29, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 27, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 27, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 09, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2026700157361 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2837 / 263 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 01, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1652/026 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 151 BUFFELL HEAD RD, DUCK, NC 27949-4408 |
| Document Number | 002837/263 |
| Book / Page | 2837 / 263 |
| Map Reference | CAB A SL 3 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 700157361 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $6,300.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2120 OLIVE ST APT 1911, 1911, DALLAS, TX 75201-2460 |
| Document Number | 002837/265 |
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| Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Book Page | 2837/265 |
| Instrument | 700157362 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 1050 WOODWARD AVE, DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.75% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Mar 01, 2033 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 3% |
| Max Rate At Change | 9.75% |
| Index | Other |
| Margin | 3 |
| Max Rate | 9.75% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Property Address | 151 BUFFELL HEAD RD, DUCK, NC 27949-4408 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 14, 2023 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 151 BUFFELL HEAD RD, DUCK, NC 27949-4408 |
| Document Number | 002688/348 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Book Page | 2688/348 |
| Instrument | 700130746 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2053 |
Source: Dare County records · Assessment roll updated October 16, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Dare County |
| Municipality | Duck Town |
| Unified School District | Dare County Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,828.00 (+19.54%) | $3,768,100 (+73.8%) Land $1,495,000 Building $2,273,100 | |
| 2023 | $22,442.00 | $2,168,100 Land $884,000 Building $1,284,100 | |
| 2020 | $3,768,100 Land $1,495,000 Building $2,273,100 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of May 11, 2023 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 Record 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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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ripple Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile USA.
Based on FCC filings for 217 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | SOUTHERN OUTER BANKS WTR SYST serves 8,209 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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