46273 Old Lighthouse Rd, Buxton, NC 27920 Property Records

Dare County property record for 46273 Old Lighthouse Rd, Buxton, NC 27920

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 2 ba · 1,020 sqft · built 1980
Lot Size	0.31 acres (13,500 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill	$2,274 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2018 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone AE (high risk)
APN	`053608875718`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`053608875718`
Alternative APN	`023840000`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,020 sqft Finished Area
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wood

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1980
Effective Year Built	Effective 1980
Architectural Style	Contemporary
Exterior Material	Other
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	13,500 sqft (0.31 acres)
View / Lot	Ocean

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Electric

Location & Zoning

Account Number	053608875718
Street Address	46273 OLD LIGHTHOUSE RD
City	BUXTON
State	NC
Zip	27920
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT: BLK: SEC: PL: SL:
Legal Unit	1
Jurisdiction	DARE NC
Township / Civil Division	HATTERAS
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4001
Census Tract	970502

Owner

46273 Old Lighthouse Rd, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.

Source: Dare County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1973 ASYLUM AVE, WEST HARTFORD, CT 06117-3058
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DARE NC
Recording Date	Sep 5, 2018
Property Address	46273 OLD LIGHTHOUSE RD, BUXTON, NC 27920
Document Number	2258/435
Book / Page	2258 / 435
Instrument Date	Sep 5, 2018
Instrument	000700056402
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 16, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1811 UPPER DUNE RD, KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC 27948-9222

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 46273 Old Lighthouse Rd was $2,274, down 42% from the year before.

Source: Dare County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	North Carolina
County	Dare County
Unified School District	Dare County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$2,274.00 (-41.96%)	$408,000 (-41.95%) Land $383,400 Building $24,600	$408,000 Land $383,400 Building $24,600
2025	$3,918.00	$702,900 Land $599,100 Building $103,800
2023	$3,705.00	$463,300 Land $379,700 Building $83,600
2020			$702,900 Land $599,100 Building $103,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 46273 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	Tropical Storm Helene, Nov 2024 · 33 claims Hurricane Dorian, Sep 2019 · 56 claims Hurricane Matthew, Oct 2016 · 52 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 46273 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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