Onslow County property record for 286 Fire Tower Rd, Richlands, NC 28574
| Property Type | Mobile Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 924 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.51 acres (22,216 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Oct 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $291 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Sale Aug 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 48-32.8 |
| Primary APN | 48-32.8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 924 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Mobile/Manufactured |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 22,216 sqft (0.51 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 489636000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 286 FIRE TOWER RD |
| City | RICHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28574-8158 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Prefabricated > Mobile Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-8M |
| Legal Description | TR1 ROY A STEVENS JR |
| Legal Subdivision | ROY A STEVENS JR |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ONSLOW NC |
| Township / Civil Division | RICHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 304 |
286 Fire Tower Rd, a mobile home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2022.
Source: Onslow County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 286 FIRE TOWER RD, RICHLANDS, NC 28574-8158 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 25, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 6, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 6, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 25, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5850 / 302 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 14, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0045240600 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ONSLOW NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 6, 2022 |
| Property Address | 286 FIRE TOWER RD, RICHLANDS, NC 28574-8158 |
| Document Number | 0058500302 |
| Book / Page | 5850 / 302 |
| Map Reference | MB 71 PG 227 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 4, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $90.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 114 FLAMINGO RD # 13C, 13C, SNEADS FERRY, NC 28460-0168 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ONSLOW NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 25, 2021 |
| Property Address | 286 FIRE TOWER RD, RICHLANDS, NC 28574-8158 |
| Document Number | 0055520575 |
| Book / Page | 5552 / 575 |
| Map Reference | MB 71 PG 227 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $20.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 503 EMERALD DOWNS ROAD, SNEADS FERRY, NC 28460 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 446, CARY, NC 27512-0446 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 286 Fire Tower Rd was $291.
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 | $291.00 | $107,904 (+142.74%) Land $49,890 Building $58,014 | $107,904 (+142.74%) Land $49,890 Building $58,014 |
| 2025 | $291.00 | $44,453 Land $22,340 Building $22,113 | $44,453 Land $22,340 Building $22,113 |
| 2023 | $291.00 | $44,453 Land $22,340 Building $22,113 | $44,453 Land $22,340 Building $22,113 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 286 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 286 Fire Tower Rd is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · above 66% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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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