Dare County property record for 46239 Old Lighthouse Rd, Buxton, NC 27920
| Property Type | Hotel/Motel |
|---|---|
| Details | 12 ba · 3,500 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.356 acres (15,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,750,000 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,058 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Transfer Jan 2022 Sale & Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 053608882563 |
| Primary APN | 053608882563 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 12 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,500 sqft Finished Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,500 sqft (0.356 acres) |
| View / Lot | Ocean |
| Heating System | Radiant |
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| Account Number | 053608882563 |
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| Street Address | 46239 OLD LIGHTHOUSE RD |
| City | BUXTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27920 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Hotel/Motel |
| Legal Description | LOT: 15 16 BLK: 6 SEC: PL: 2 SL: 59 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWER BEACH SUBD |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15-16 |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HATTERAS |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
Source: Dare County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 27, BUXTON, NC 27920-0027 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jan 13, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit TOWNEBANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 13, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 13, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 28, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2022700111822 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2582 / 200 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 12, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 002813/145 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Property Address | 46239 OLD LIGHTHOUSE RD, BUXTON, NC 27920 |
| Document Number | 002813/145 |
| Book / Page | 2813 / 145 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 59 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 12, 2025 |
| Instrument | 700153161 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 708 RITCHIE AVENUE, SILVER SPRING, MD 20910-5241 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1327, BUXTON, NC 27920-1327 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Property Address | 46239 OLD LIGHTHOUSE RD, BUXTON, NC 27920 |
| Document Number | 002582/200 |
| Book / Page | 2582 / 200 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 59 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 700111822 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $700.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 715, AVON, NC 27915-0715 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | PO BOX 1327, BUXTON, NC 27920-1327 |
| Document Number | 0700111823 |
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| Date | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 700111823 |
| Name | TOWNEBANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Dare County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Dare County |
| Unified School District | Dare County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,058.00 | $369,300 (-) Land $264,300 Building $105,000 | $369,300 (-) Land $264,300 Building $105,000 |
| 2025 | $2,058.00 (-20.36%) | $369,300 (+14.3%) Land $264,300 Building $105,000 | |
| 2023 | $2,584.00 | $323,100 Land $161,500 Building $161,600 | |
| 2020 | $369,300 Land $264,300 Building $105,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 | 6.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 397 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 397 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 879 (1993–2026) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2026 · 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 | Moderate above 62% of the US · above 84% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 | DARE CO-CAPE HATTERAS WATER serves 5,486 people · EPA ID NC0428025 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 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 135 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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