Onslow County property record for 248 Fire Tower Rd, Richlands, NC 28574
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,000 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $218,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $554 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 47-33 |
| Primary APN | 47-33 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,000 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 490031170 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 248 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 |
248 Fire Tower Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2026.
Source: Onslow County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 248 FIRE TOWER RD, RICHLANDS, NC 28574-8158 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Man |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage NEWREZ LLC |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 11, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 11, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 21, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6589 / 406 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ONSLOW NC |
| Recording Date | May 11, 2026 |
| Property Address | 248 FIRE TOWER RD, RICHLANDS, NC 28574-8158 |
| Document Number | 6589000406 |
| Book / Page | 6589 / 406 |
| Instrument Date | May 5, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $44,036.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 248 FIRE TOWER RD, RICHLANDS, NC 28574-8158 |
| Document Number | 6589000410, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 11, 2026 |
| Book Page | 6589/410 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
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| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.38% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ONSLOW NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Property Address | 248 FIRE TOWER RD, RICHLANDS, NC 28574-8158 |
| Document Number | 0064810213 |
| Book / Page | 6481 / 213 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $250.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1378 WATERING POND RD, PINK HILL, NC 28572-9702 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 248 Fire Tower Rd was $554, up 95.1% from the year before.
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 | $554.00 (+95.07%) | $134,654 (+59.03%) Land $50,250 Building $84,404 | $134,654 (+59.03%) Land $50,250 Building $84,404 |
| 2025 | $284.00 | $84,673 Land $22,500 Building $62,173 | $84,673 Land $22,500 Building $62,173 |
| 2023 | $299.00 | $91,581 Land $22,500 Building $69,081 | $91,581 Land $22,500 Building $69,081 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 248 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 248 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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