Onslow County property record for 178 Fire Tower Rd, Richlands, NC 28574
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,687 sqft · built 2011 |
| Lot Size | 0.53 acres (23,087 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $215,000 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,444 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Transfer Jun 2026 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 35A-3 |
| Primary APN | 35A-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,687 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2011 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2011 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 23,087 sqft (0.53 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 490031757 |
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| Street Address | 178 FIRE TOWER RD |
| City | RICHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28574-8156 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-15 |
| Legal Description | L3 TOP KICKS INC 2909/864 7/10/07 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOP KICKS INC |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | ONSLOW NC |
| Township / Civil Division | RICHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 204 |
Source: Onslow County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 178 FIRE TOWER RD, RICHLANDS, NC 28574-8156 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Jan 13, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
| Sep 17, 2019 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 13, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 13, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 11, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 5663 / 874 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 28, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 6607000934 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ONSLOW NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 178 FIRE TOWER RD, RICHLANDS, NC 28574-8156 |
| Document Number | 6607000934 |
| Book / Page | 6607 / 934 |
| Instrument Date | May 28, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 178 FIRE TOWER RD, RICHLANDS, NC 28574-8156 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ONSLOW NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Property Address | 178 FIRE TOWER RD, RICHLANDS, NC 28574-8156 |
| Document Number | 6604000703 |
| Book / Page | 6604 / 703 |
| Instrument Date | May 28, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 178 FIRE TOWER RD, RICHLANDS, NC 28574-8156 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ONSLOW NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Property Address | 178 FIRE TOWER RD, RICHLANDS, NC 28574-8156 |
| Document Number | 0056630874 |
| Book / Page | 5663 / 874 |
| Map Reference | MB 49 PG 61 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 5, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 5, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $430.00 |
| 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 | 178 FIRE TOWER RD, RICHLANDS, NC 28574-8156 |
| Document Number | 0005663879 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 5663/879 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ONSLOW NC |
| Property Address | 178 FIRE TOWER RD, RICHLANDS, NC 28574-8156 |
| Document Number | 0050630725 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 178 FIRE TOWER RD RICHLANDS NC 285748156, RICHLANDS, NC 28574-8156 |
| Document Number | 0050630725 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Book Page | 005063/000725 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50328 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 25, 2049 |
| Rate | 4.37% |
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Source: Onslow County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Onslow County |
| Unified School District | Onslow County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,444.00 | $274,359 (+24.38%) Land $51,840 Building $222,519 | $274,359 (+24.38%) Land $51,840 Building $222,519 |
| 2025 | $1,444.00 | $220,579 (-) Land $30,950 Building $189,629 | $220,579 (-) Land $30,950 Building $189,629 |
| 2023 | $1,444.00 | $220,579 Land $30,950 Building $189,629 | $220,579 Land $30,950 Building $189,629 |
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 August 12, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2018 · Hurricane Florence |
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 54% of the US · above 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 | ONSLOW WTR AND SEWER AUTHORITY serves 156,755 people · EPA ID NC0467035 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 49 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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