Dare County property record for 47898 Buxton Back Rd, Buxton, NC 27920
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,447 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.275 acres (12,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $876 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 053605190456 |
| Primary APN | 053605190456 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,447 sqft Finished Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,000 sqft (0.275 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 053605190456 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 47898 BUXTON BACK RD |
| City | BUXTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27920-1745 |
| 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 | 4016 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
47898 Buxton Back Rd, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Dare County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 83, BUXTON, NC 27920-0083 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 47898 Buxton Back Rd was $876.
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 | $876.00 | $211,200 (-) Land $63,800 Building $147,400 | $211,200 Land $63,800 Building $147,400 |
| 2025 | $876.00 | $211,200 Land $63,800 Building $147,400 | |
| 2023 | $925.00 | $153,200 Land $45,000 Building $108,200 | |
| 2020 | $211,200 Land $63,800 Building $147,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 47898 Buxton Back Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 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 47898 Buxton Back Rd is moderate, ranking above 48% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · above 70% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 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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