Onslow County property record for 246 Fire Tower Rd, Richlands, NC 28574
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,375 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.6 acres (26,136 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $97,000 (May 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $863 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 47-34 |
| Primary APN | 47-34 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,375 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 26,136 sqft (0.6 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 414883000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 246 FIRE TOWER RD |
| City | RICHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28574-8158 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Description | SR 1211 |
| Jurisdiction | ONSLOW NC |
| Township / Civil Division | RICHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 304 |
246 Fire Tower Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2014.
Source: Onslow County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 246 FIRE TOWER RD, RICHLANDS, NC 28574-8158 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 27, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 27, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4155 / 282 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 246 Fire Tower Rd was $863.
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 | $863.00 | $208,817 Land $56,910 Building $151,907 | $208,817 Land $56,910 Building $151,907 |
| 2023 | $863.00 | $131,808 Land $25,480 Building $106,328 | $131,808 Land $25,480 Building $106,328 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 246 Fire Tower Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2018.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2018) |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 246 Fire Tower Rd is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 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 43 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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