Dare County property record for 46279 Old Lighthouse Rd, Buxton, NC 27920
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 960 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.253 acres (11,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $3,720,000 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,215 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 053608875633 |
| Primary APN | 053608875633 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Finished Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,000 sqft (0.253 acres) |
| View / Lot | Ocean |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 053608875633 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 46279 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 |
46279 Old Lighthouse Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2022.
Source: Dare County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3305 APRILBUD PL, HENRICO, VA 23233-1796 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Jul 10, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 24, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 24, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022700119826 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2628 / 620 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Property Address | 46279 OLD LIGHTHOUSE RD, BUXTON, NC 27920 |
| Document Number | 002628/620 |
| Book / Page | 2628 / 620 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 700119826 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 5, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,240.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 10058 MACLURA CT, 10058, FAIRFAX, VA 22032-3601 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 3305 APRILBUD PL, HENRICO, VA 23233-1796 |
| Document Number | 0700119827 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 700119827 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 10, 2019 |
| Property Address | 46279 OLD LIGHTHOUSE RD, BUXTON, NC 27920 |
| Document Number | 2311/65 |
| Book / Page | 2311 / 65 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 700066517 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7925 ELLET RD, SPRINGFIELD, VA 22151-2403 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 46279 Old Lighthouse Rd was $2,215, down 37.4% from the year before.
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 | $2,215.00 (-37.45%) | $393,800 (-37.66%) Land $297,300 Building $96,500 | $393,800 Land $297,300 Building $96,500 |
| 2025 | $3,541.00 | $631,700 Land $535,200 Building $96,500 | |
| 2023 | $3,514.00 | $439,352 Land $339,200 Building $100,152 | |
| 2020 | $631,700 Land $535,200 Building $96,500 |
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 46279 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 46279 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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