Chowan County property record for 217 Colony Dr, Edenton, NC 27932
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Oct 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $738 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 781310461511 |
| Primary APN | 781310461511 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,084 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 16 sqft |
| Deck Area | 114 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 51325 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 217 COLONY DR |
| City | EDENTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27932-9278 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R15 |
| Legal Description | LOT 61 BLK 1 CC |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPE COLONY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 61 |
| Jurisdiction | CHOWAN NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, YEOPIM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 930102 |
217 Colony Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2022.
Source: Chowan County records, as of October 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 COLONY DR, EDENTON, NC 27932-9278 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 27, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 27, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 17, 2014 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 217 Colony Dr was $738, down 2.1% from the year before.
Source: Chowan County assessment roll, as of October 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Chowan County |
| Unified School District | Edenton-Chowan Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $738.00 (-2.12%) | $92,270 (-6.44%) Land $5,250 Building $87,020 | $92,270 (-6.44%) Land $5,250 Building $87,020 |
| 2025 | $754.00 | $98,622 Land $10,500 Building $88,122 | $98,622 Land $10,500 Building $88,122 |
| 2023 | $724.00 | $98,622 Land $10,500 Building $88,122 | $98,622 Land $10,500 Building $88,122 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 217 Colony Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 49 flood claims nearby since 1985.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 17, 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 File median of 34 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 34 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 49 (1985–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 13 of 49 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2023 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 217 Colony Dr is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% 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 | CHOWAN CO WATER SYSTEM serves 11,722 people · EPA ID NC0421015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2026 |
| 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 | 1 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 175 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Fybe Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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