Dare County property record for 159 The Ln, Wanchese, NC 27981
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,280 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.218 acres (9,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $902 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 070705080119 |
| Primary APN | 070705080119 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,280 sqft Finished Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,500 sqft (0.218 acres) |
| Heating System | Radiant |
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| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 070705080119 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 07070580119 |
| Street Address | 159 THE LN |
| City | WANCHESE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27981-9622 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Legal Description | LOT: BLK: SEC: PL: SL: |
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NAGS HEAD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 970602 |
Source: Dare County records · APN 070705080119
Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 187, WANCHESE, NC 27981-0187 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Feb 19, 1988 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 19, 1988 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000553411 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Dare County records · Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Dare County |
| Unified School District | Dare County Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $902.00 (+29.04%) | $227,900 (+85.44%) Land $67,100 Building $160,800 | |
| 2023 | $699.00 | $122,900 Land $51,600 Building $71,300 | |
| 2020 | $227,900 Land $67,100 Building $160,800 |
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 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 183 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 183 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 172 (1983–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 172 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2023 · tidal / storm surge |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | High above 74% of the US · above 94% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 39 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 | DARE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM serves 28,732 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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