Onslow County property record for 185 Fire Tower Rd, Richlands, NC 28574
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,350 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 4.15 acres (180,774 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 35-32.1 |
| Primary APN | 35-32.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,350 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 180,774 sqft (4.15 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 999100007 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 185 FIRE TOWER RD |
| City | RICHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28574-8157 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-15 |
| Legal Description | TR1 STATE OF NC S/F 34 32 CONS W/35 32,3 |
| Legal Subdivision | NC FOREST SERVICE |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ONSLOW NC |
| Township / Civil Division | RICHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 205 |
Source: Onslow County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 629, RALEIGH, NC 27602-0629 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Government |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 16, 1955 |
| Deed Sale | May 16, 1955 |
| Deed Book / Page | 256 / 108 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $167,141 (+51.45%) Land $85,900 Building $81,241 | $167,141 (+51.45%) Land $85,900 Building $81,241 |
| 2023 | $110,357 Land $52,600 Building $57,757 | $110,357 Land $52,600 Building $57,757 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 17 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2015 · rainfall accumulation |
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 46% of the US · above 67% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 | RAINTREE/SUMMERSILL ESTATES #2 private · serves 1,539 people · EPA ID NC0467222 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from ONSLOW WTR AND SEWER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 11 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
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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