Dare County property record for 47163 Light Plant Rd, Buxton, NC 27920
| Property Type | Public Utility (Electric, Water, Gas, Etc.) |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.436 acres (19,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Sep 2007) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 053718309203 |
| Primary APN | 053718309203 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 19,000 sqft (0.436 acres) |
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| Account Number | 053718309203 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 053718309203 |
| Street Address | 47163 LIGHT PLANT RD |
| City | BUXTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27920-8002 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Public Utility (Electric, Water, Gas, Etc.) |
| Legal Description | LOT: 1 BLK: SEC: PL: E SL: 80 |
| Legal Subdivision | EILEEN A MILLER DIV. |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HATTERAS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2035 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
47163 Light Plant Rd, a public works property, is owned by a company that bought it in September 2007 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Dare County records, as of January 1, 2020
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 9, BUXTON, NC 27920-0009 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 21, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 21, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000174449 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Dare County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2020
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Dare County |
| Unified School District | Dare County Schools (PK - 12) |
FEMA maps place 47163 Light Plant Rd in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 11, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 755 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 865 units insured incl. 110 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1,459 (1978–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 40 of 1,459 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2025 · 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 47163 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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