Dare County property record for 239 W Chowan St, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $260,000 (May 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,298 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 988517021491 |
| Primary APN | 988517021491 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Finished Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 988517021491 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 239 W CHOWAN ST |
| City | KILL DEVIL HILLS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27948-6839 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 1-3 BLK: 32 SEC: PL: 1 SL: 188 |
| Legal Subdivision | VIRGINIA DARE SHORES |
| Legal Block | 32 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-3 |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ATLANTIC |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 970200 |
239 W Chowan St is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2020.
Source: Dare County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3046 NEWQUAY LN, RICHMOND, VA 23236-1365 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Ux (and Wife) |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 8, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 8, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020700077641 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2374 / 949 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Recording Date | May 8, 2020 |
| Property Address | 239 W CHOWAN ST, KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC 27948-6839 |
| Document Number | 002374/949 |
| Book / Page | 2374 / 949 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 188 |
| Instrument Date | May 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 700077641 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $520.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 15 GREENVALE CT, RUTHER GLEN, VA 22546-1219 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8624 CORSICA DR, CHESTERFIELD, VA 23832-1523 |
| Document Number | 0700077642 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 700077642 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 239 W Chowan St was $2,298.
Source: Dare County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Dare County |
| Municipality | Kill Devil Hills Town |
| Unified School District | Dare County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,298.00 | $423,200 (-) Land $228,800 Building $194,400 | $423,200 Land $228,800 Building $194,400 |
| 2025 | $2,298.00 | $423,200 Land $228,800 Building $194,400 | |
| 2023 | $1,857.00 | $245,800 Land $90,000 Building $155,800 | |
| 2020 | $423,200 Land $228,800 Building $194,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 239 W Chowan St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 222 flood claims nearby since 1985.
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 File median of 255 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 255 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 222 (1985–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 40 of 222 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2022 |
| 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 239 W Chowan St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.9% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 | TOWN OF KILL DEVIL HILLS serves 7,200 people · EPA ID NC0428015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from DARE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 2 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 398 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ripple Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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