Dare County property record for 47159 Light Plant Rd, Buxton, NC 27920
| Property Type | Warehouse, Storage |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 9,900 sqft · built 2023 |
| Lot Size | 0.826 acres (36,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Jun 2008) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 053718309133 |
| Primary APN | 053718309133 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 9,900 sqft Finished Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 2023 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 36,000 sqft (0.826 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 053718309133 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 47159 LIGHT PLANT RD |
| City | BUXTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27920-8002 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > Warehouse, Storage |
| Legal Description | LOT: LOT 1R BLK: SEC: PL: J SL: 180 |
| Legal Subdivision | EILEEN A MILLER DIV. |
| Legal Lot Number | 1R |
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HATTERAS |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4017 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
47159 Light Plant Rd, an industrial property, is owned by a company that bought it in June 2008.
Source: Dare County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 9, BUXTON, NC 27920-0009 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20086243330 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1772 / 327 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $1,999,300 (-) Land $250,100 Building $1,749,200 | $1,999,300 Land $250,100 Building $1,749,200 | |
| 2025 | $1,999,300 Land $250,100 Building $1,749,200 | ||
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $68,300 Land $68,300 | |
| 2020 | $1,999,300 Land $250,100 Building $1,749,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 47159 Light Plant 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 47159 Light Plant Rd is moderate, ranking above 58% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 58% of the US · above 81% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 124 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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