Dare County property record for 46256 Old Lighthouse Rd, Buxton, NC 27920
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,380 sqft · built 2022 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $575,000 (Nov 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,407 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 053608880087 |
| Primary APN | 053608880087 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,380 sqft Finished Area |
| Year Built | Built 2022 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2022 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 10,000 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| View / Lot | Ocean |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 053608880087 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 46256 OLD LIGHTHOUSE RD |
| City | BUXTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27920 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 56 BLK: SEC: PL: 3 SL: 70 |
| Legal Subdivision | DIAMOND POINT ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 56 |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HATTERAS |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
Source: Dare County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 784 GREENWICH RD, CATLETT, VA 20119 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Estate |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Dec 7, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 6, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 6, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 7, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023700134100 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2706 / 311 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Property Address | 46256 OLD LIGHTHOUSE RD, BUXTON, NC 27920-1763 |
| Document Number | 002706/311 |
| Book / Page | 2706 / 311 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 70 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 700134100 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 4, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,150.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 15 AVALON PL, PALMYRA, VA 22963-5191 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 784 GREENWICH ROAD, CATLETT, VA 20119 |
| Document Number | 0700134101 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 700134101 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Property Address | 46256 OLD LIGHTHOUSE RD, BUXTON, NC 27920-1763 |
| Document Number | 002571/255 |
| Book / Page | 2571 / 255 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 70 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 700109961 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 27, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $210.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 26 SLOPING HILL TER, WAYNE, NJ 07470-4213 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 15 AVALON PL, PALMYRA, VA 22963-5191 |
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 | $2,407.00 (+2.95%) | $563,400 (-) Land $120,000 Building $443,400 | $563,400 (-) Land $120,000 Building $443,400 |
| 2025 | $2,338.00 (-13.15%) | $563,400 (+26.41%) Land $120,000 Building $443,400 | |
| 2023 | $2,692.00 | $445,700 Land $152,000 Building $293,700 | |
| 2020 | $563,400 Land $120,000 Building $443,400 |
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 | 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 | Low lower than 63% of the US · above 51% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | 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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