Dare County property record for 170 Sassafras Ln, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4.5 ba · 1,724 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.987 acres (43,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $465,000 (Jul 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $5,256 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 986817105137 |
| Primary APN | 986817105137 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,724 sqft Finished Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,000 sqft (0.987 acres) |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 986817105137 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 170 SASSAFRAS LN |
| City | KITTY HAWK |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27949-3135 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 6 BLK: 121 SEC: PL: 2 SL: 159 |
| Legal Subdivision | SO/SH SOUND 110 111 120 121 |
| Legal Block | 121 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ATLANTIC |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 970101 |
Source: Dare County records, as of October 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 170 SASSAFRAS LN, KITTY HAWK, NC 27949-3135 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Ux (and Wife) |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 30, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20136331894 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1936 / 365 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 20, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 001931/080 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Property Address | 170 SASSAFRAS LN, SOUTHERN SHORES, NC 27949-3135 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 002297/191 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 29, 2019 |
| Book Page | 2297/191 |
| Instrument | 700063990 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2049 |
Source: Dare County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Dare County |
| Municipality | Southern Shores Town |
| Unified School District | Dare County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,256.00 | $1,164,900 (-) Land $777,400 Building $387,500 | $1,164,900 (-) Land $777,400 Building $387,500 |
| 2025 | $5,256.00 (+44.24%) | $1,164,900 (+103.37%) Land $777,400 Building $387,500 | |
| 2023 | $3,644.00 | $572,800 Land $395,400 Building $177,400 | |
| 2020 | $1,164,900 Land $777,400 Building $387,500 |
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 X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 401 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 401 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 322 (1987–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 64 of 322 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2022 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 44% of the US · above 65% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 95 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ripple Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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