Dare County property record for 47870 Buxton Back Rd, Buxton, NC 27920
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,474 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 1.22 acres (53,492 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Aug 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $1,676 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 053605192458 |
| Primary APN | 053605192458 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,474 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 53,492 sqft (1.22 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 053605192458 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 053605192458 |
| Street Address | 47870 BUXTON BACK RD |
| City | BUXTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27920 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: PARCEL 1 BLK: SEC: PL: F SL: 86 |
| Legal Subdivision | RECOMBINATION PLAT/HELEN A & J |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HATTERAS |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4016 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
Source: Dare County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 219, BUXTON, NC 27920-0219 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000187419 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1874 / 19 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Dare County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Dare County |
| Unified School District | Dare County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,676.00 (+51.81%) | $403,800 (+120.9%) Land $295,300 Building $108,500 | |
| 2023 | $1,104.00 | $182,800 Land $100,800 Building $82,000 | |
| 2020 | $403,800 Land $295,300 Building $108,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 67% of the US · above 90% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 165 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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