New Hanover County property record for 438 Fourth Ave S, Kure Beach, NC 28449
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,009 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Sep 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $2,563 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R09217-023-022-000 |
| Primary APN | R09217-023-022-000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,040 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,009 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Terrain | Low |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 352 sqft |
| Deck Area | 250 sqft |
| Patio Area | 832 sqft |
| Utility Building | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 438 FOURTH AVE S |
|---|---|
| City | KURE BEACH |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28449-3519 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA-2,RESID |
| Legal Description | NORTHERN 1/2 LTS 1 & 2 BLK 42 |
| Legal Subdivision | KURE BEACH TOWN OF |
| Legal Block | 42 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-2 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Township / Civil Division | FEDERAL POINT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2046 |
| Census Tract | 12203 |
438 Fourth Ave S is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2008.
Source: New Hanover County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4745 DUFFER LN, PFAFFTOWN, NC 27040-9718 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 11, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200838766 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5349 / 858 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 16, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 9909001601 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 438 Fourth Ave S was $2,563, up 10.7% from the year before.
Source: New Hanover County assessment roll, as of October 10, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | New Hanover County |
| Municipality | Kure Beach Town |
| Unified School District | New Hanover County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $536,200 (-) Land $365,500 Building $170,700 | $536,200 (-) Land $365,500 Building $170,700 | |
| 2025 | $2,563.00 (+10.66%) | $536,200 Land $365,500 Building $170,700 | $536,200 Land $365,500 Building $170,700 |
| 2024 | $2,316.00 (+3.39%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,240.00 (-0.71%) | $313,000 Land $218,800 Building $94,200 | $313,000 Land $218,800 Building $94,200 |
| 2022 | $2,256.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 438 Fourth Ave S in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 455 flood claims nearby since 1984.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 17, 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 237 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 504 units insured incl. 267 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 455 (1984–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 327 of 455 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2025 · tidal / storm surge |
| Claims by Event |
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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 438 Fourth Ave S is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 95% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
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 | KURE BEACH WATER SYSTEM serves 5,484 people · EPA ID NC0465025 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2026 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 266 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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