Dare County property record for 444 Baumtown Rd, Wanchese, NC 27981
| Property Type | Private Preserve, Open Space Vacant Land |
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| Lot Size | 17.7 acres (775,324 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $240 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 979817129188 |
| Primary APN | 979817129188 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 775,324 sqft (17.7 acres) |
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| Account Number | 979817129188 |
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| Street Address | 444 BAUMTOWN RD |
| City | WANCHESE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27981-9566 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Private Preserve, Open Space |
| Legal Description | LOT: BLK: SEC: PL: SL: |
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NAGS HEAD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 970602 |
Source: Dare County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 524 BAUMTOWN RD, WANCHESE, NC 27981-9501 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Dare County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
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| State | North Carolina |
| County | Dare County |
| Unified School District | Dare County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $240.00 | $60,800 (-) Land $60,800 | $60,800 (-) Land $60,800 |
| 2025 | $240.00 (-0.83%) | $60,800 (+42.72%) Land $60,800 | |
| 2023 | $242.00 | $42,600 Land $42,600 | |
| 2020 | $60,800 Land $60,800 |
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 May 11, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 4.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 183 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 183 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 172 (1983–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 172 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2023 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Very High above 94% of the US · above 99.7% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.8% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Insurers in high-risk areas may require mitigation or decline coverage; check availability before making an offer.
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 | DARE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM serves 28,732 people · EPA ID NC0428030 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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