Onslow County property record for 303 Fire Tower Rd, Richlands, NC 28574
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,453 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 2.25 acres (98,010 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $234 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 48-4 |
| Primary APN | 48-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,453 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Mobile/Manufactured |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 98,010 sqft (2.25 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 490008194 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 303 FIRE TOWER RD |
| City | RICHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28574-8161 |
| 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 | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 205 |
303 Fire Tower Rd is owned by two individuals who acquired it in February 2024.
Source: Onslow County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 117 SAINT RD, RICHLANDS, NC 28574-5368 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 12, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0060980923 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ONSLOW NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 13, 2024 |
| Property Address | 303 FIRE TOWER RD, RICHLANDS, NC 28574-8161 |
| Document Number | 0060980923 |
| Book / Page | 6098 / 923 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 12, 2024 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 21, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1167 OLD MAPLEHURST RD, JACKSONVILLE, NC 28540-3169 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 303 TOWER DR # FIRE, FIRE, JACKSONVILLE, NC 28546-8036 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 303 Fire Tower Rd was $234.
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 | $234.00 | $77,250 (+115.72%) Land $74,500 Building $2,750 | $77,250 (+115.72%) Land $74,500 Building $2,750 |
| 2025 | $234.00 | $35,810 Land $35,000 Building $810 | $35,810 Land $35,000 Building $810 |
| 2023 | $298.00 | $45,588 Land $35,000 Building $10,588 | $45,588 Land $35,000 Building $10,588 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 303 Fire Tower Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2015.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2015 · rainfall accumulation |
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 303 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 | RAINTREE/SUMMERSILL ESTATES #2 private · serves 1,539 people · EPA ID NC0467222 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from ONSLOW WTR AND SEWER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 11 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
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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