Dare County property record for 194 Bright Lantern Ln, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,432 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.597 acres (26,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,356 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 986819505152 |
| Primary APN | 986819505152 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,432 sqft Finished Area |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 26,000 sqft (0.597 acres) |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 986819505152 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 194 BRIGHT LANTERN LN |
| City | KITTY HAWK |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27949-3430 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 20 BLK: SEC: PL: A SL: 277 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHICAHAUK |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ATLANTIC |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 970101 |
Source: Dare County records, as of October 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 194 BRIGHT LANTERN LN, KITTY HAWK, NC 27949-3430 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Ux (and Wife) |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Property Address | 194 BRIGHT LANTERN LN, SOUTHERN SHORES, NC 27949-3430 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2401/687 |
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| Date | Aug 12, 2020 |
| Book Page | 2401/687 |
| Instrument | 700082015 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
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 | $3,356.00 | $743,900 (-) Land $290,400 Building $453,500 | $743,900 (-) Land $290,400 Building $453,500 |
| 2025 | $3,356.00 (+4.97%) | $743,900 (+48.04%) Land $290,400 Building $453,500 | |
| 2023 | $3,197.00 | $502,500 Land $145,200 Building $357,300 | |
| 2020 | $743,900 Land $290,400 Building $453,500 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 264 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 276 units insured incl. 12 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2012–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2018 · other causes |
| 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 | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.9% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 173 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 |
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