Richmond County property record for 285 Fire Tower Rd, Ellerbe, NC 28338
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,132 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.87 acres (37,897 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $58,000 (Aug 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,031 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Line of Credit Nov 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 747800936580 |
| Primary APN | 747800936580 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 2 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,132 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 37,897 sqft (0.87 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Patio Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 4380303 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 285 FIRE TOWER RD |
| City | ELLERBE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28338-9015 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Description | PT AC & DWELL TR 3 SLIDE |
| Legal Subdivision | ESTHER HILL LAND |
| Legal Tract | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | RICHMOND NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MINERAL SPRINGS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3023 |
| Census Tract | 970200 |
Source: Richmond County records, as of March 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 285 FIRE TOWER RD, ELLERBE, NC 28338-9015 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE FIDELITY BANK |
| Nov 1, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 2, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 2, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2006187883 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1384 / 467 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 001947/296 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RICHMOND NC |
| Property Address | 285 FIRE TOWER RD, ELLERBE, NC 28338-9015 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 14, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 285 FIRE TOWER RD, ELLERBE, NC 28338-9015 |
| Document Number | 001911/290 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Book Page | 1911/290 |
| Instrument | 266537 |
| Name | THE FIDELITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ROCKINGHAM, NC 28379 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RICHMOND NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 1, 2022 |
| Property Address | 285 FIRE TOWER RD, ELLERBE, NC 28338-9015 |
| Document Number | 001947/296 |
| Book / Page | 1947 / 296 |
| Map Reference | SL 619-D |
| Instrument Date | Nov 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 271331 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 16, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 285 FIRE TOWER RD, 285, ELLERBE, NC 28338-9015 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 285 FIRE TOWER RD, ELLERBE, NC 28338-9015 |
Source: Richmond County assessment roll, as of August 15, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Richmond County |
| Unified School District | Richmond County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,031.00 (+26.19%) | $109,814 (+53.73%) Land $13,050 Building $96,764 | $109,814 (+53.73%) Land $13,050 Building $96,764 |
| 2023 | $817.00 | $71,432 Land $6,525 Building $64,907 | $71,432 Land $6,525 Building $64,907 |
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 July 7, 2014
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 61% of the US · above 83% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 | RICHMOND COUNTY WATER SYSTEM serves 22,578 people · EPA ID NC0377109 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jul 2017 |
|---|---|
| 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 11 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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