Dare County property record for 46261 Old Lighthouse Rd, Buxton, NC 27920
| Property Type | Private Preserve, Open Space Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,215,000 (Dec 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $1,149 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Sale Jan 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 053608874902 |
| Primary APN | 053608874902 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 13,500 sqft (0.31 acres) |
|---|---|
| View / Lot | Ocean |
| Account Number | 053608874902 |
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| Street Address | 46261 OLD LIGHTHOUSE RD |
| City | BUXTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27920-1763 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Private Preserve, Open Space |
| Legal Description | LOT: BLK: SEC: PL: 9 SL: 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | WALLACE R GRAY DIVISION |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HATTERAS |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
46261 Old Lighthouse Rd, private preserve, open space vacant land, is owned by an individual who acquired it in November 2020.
Source: Dare County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 562, BUXTON, NC 27920-0562 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2021 | Deed, Transfer LAWYERS TITLE, LAWYER TITLE |
| Jan 21, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 16, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 16, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20056186930 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1665 / 500 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 19, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 002460/176 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 46261 OLD LIGHTHOUSE RD, BUXTON, NC 27920-1763 |
| Document Number | 0002460/32 |
| Book / Page | 2460 / 32 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 700091483 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE, LAWYER TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 39, BUXTON, NC 27920-0039 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 39, BUXTON, NC 27920-0039 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 46261 OLD LIGHTHOUSE RD, BUXTON, NC 27920-1763 |
| Document Number | 002460/176 |
| Book / Page | 2460 / 176 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 700091510 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 39, BUXTON, NC 27920-0039 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 562, BUXTON, NC 27920-0562 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 46261 Old Lighthouse Rd was $1,149.
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 | $1,149.00 | $206,100 (-) Land $206,100 | $206,100 Land $206,100 |
| 2025 | $1,149.00 | $206,100 Land $206,100 | |
| 2023 | $1,242.00 | $155,300 Land $155,300 | |
| 2020 | $206,100 Land $206,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 46261 Old Lighthouse Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
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 File 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.
Wildfire risk around 46261 Old Lighthouse Rd is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
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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