Onslow County property record for 451 Fire Tower Rd, Richlands, NC 28574
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,044 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 5.01 acres (218,236 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $602 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 48-12 |
| Primary APN | 48-12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,044 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 218,236 sqft (5.01 acres) |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 400010509 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 451 FIRE TOWER RD |
| City | RICHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28574-8163 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Description | L8 MAREADY FAMILY DIV |
| Legal Subdivision | JIMMY HEARL MAREADY AND OTHERS |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | ONSLOW NC |
| Township / Civil Division | RICHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 205 |
451 Fire Tower Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in January 2008.
Source: Onslow County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1200 CAREYBROOK DR, HENRICO, VA 23238-5016 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 11, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0030020890 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 451 Fire Tower Rd was $602.
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 | $602.00 | $153,459 (+66.75%) Land $87,050 Building $66,409 | $153,459 (+66.75%) Land $87,050 Building $66,409 |
| 2025 | $602.00 | $92,032 Land $41,680 Building $50,352 | $92,032 Land $41,680 Building $50,352 |
| 2023 | $602.00 | $92,032 Land $41,680 Building $50,352 | $92,032 Land $41,680 Building $50,352 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 451 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 451 Fire Tower Rd is moderate, ranking above 44% 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 44% of the US · above 65% 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 135 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 |
May also be available: Brightspeed.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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