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161 Explorer Arch, Hertford, NC 27944 Property Records

Perquimans County property record for 161 Explorer Arch, Hertford, NC 27944

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,456 sqft · built 1999
Lot Size0.392 acres (3,731 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$58,500 (Jul 2021)
Tax Bill$582 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN2-D082-H031-HI

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN2-D082-H031-HI
Alternative APN
  • 266157

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,456 sqft Living Area
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsPaneling
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1999
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2006
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area3,731 sqft (0.392 acres)
View / LotWaterfront / Beach
Garage TypeCarport
CarportCarport
Parking Spaces4 Parking Spaces
Deck Area60 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHeat Pump
SewerSeptic

Location & Zoning

Account Number266157
Street Address161 EXPLORER ARCH
CityHERTFORD
StateNC
Zip27944-9577
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description031-H HOLIDAY ISLAND SHARON E. KNOTT DEEDING HER INT. OVER FOR 2002 FROM JOSEPH K. KNOTT ET UX FOR 2002;FROM NELLIA PERRY WAL
Legal SubdivisionHOLIDAY ISLAND
JurisdictionPERQUIMANS NC
Township / Civil DivisionBETHEL
Census Block Group1
Census Block1000
Census Tract920202

Owner

161 Explorer Arch is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2021.

Source: Perquimans County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address161 EXPLORER ARCH, HERTFORD, NC 27944-9577
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 30, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 30, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2021425367
Deed Book / Page521 / 586
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPERQUIMANS NC
Recording DateJul 30, 2021
Property Address161 EXPLORER ARCH, HERTFORD, NC 27944-9577
Document Number000521/586
Book / Page521 / 586
Map ReferenceMB 4 PG 253
Instrument DateJul 22, 2021
Instrument425367
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 21, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$702.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 161 Explorer Arch was $582.

Source: Perquimans County assessment roll, as of December 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyPerquimans County
Unified School DistrictPerquimans County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$582.00$68,500 Land $5,000 Building $63,500
2023$49,000 Land $5,000 Building $44,000$52,600 Land $5,000 Building $47,600
2022$480.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 161 Explorer Arch in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 21, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation4.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 105 policies
Nearby Flood Policies105 in force
Nearby Flood Claims43 (1999–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 43
Most Recent ClaimJan 2024 · tidal / storm surge
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 4 claims
  • Hurricane Isabel, Sep 2003 · 31 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 161 Explorer Arch is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 66% of the US · above 46% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.03% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemPERQUIMANS COUNTY WATER SYSTEM
serves 12,320 people · EPA ID NC0472025
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJun 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
resolved · Jul 2020
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line inventory
Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 67 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream
Cable		1,000 / 50

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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