Dare County property record for 48184 Ethans Way, Buxton, NC 27920
| Property Type | Private Preserve, Open Space Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.505 acres (22,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $549 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Transfer Jan 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 053717004154 |
| Primary APN | 053717004154 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 22,000 sqft (0.505 acres) |
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| Account Number | 053717004154 |
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| Street Address | 48184 ETHANS WAY |
| City | BUXTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27920-2004 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Private Preserve, Open Space |
| Legal Description | LOT: 2A BLK: SEC: PL: E SL: 417 |
| Legal Subdivision | FRANCIS FARROW |
| Legal Lot Number | 2A |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HATTERAS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
48184 Ethans Way, private preserve, open space vacant land, is held in a trust since January 2026.
Source: Dare County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 342, BUXTON, NC 27920-0342 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 002833/622 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 48184 ETHANS WAY, BUXTON, NC 27920-2004 |
| Document Number | 002833/622 |
| Book / Page | 2833 / 622 |
| Map Reference | CAB E PG 518 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 700156664 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 342, BUXTON, NC 27920-0342 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 342, BUXTON, NC 27920-0342 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Property Address | 48184 ETHANS WAY, BUXTON, NC 27920-2004 |
| Document Number | 002833/356 |
| Book / Page | 2833 / 356 |
| Map Reference | CAB E SL 518 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 700156614 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 342, BUXTON, NC 27920-0342 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | PO BOX 342, BUXTON, NC 27920-0342 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 48184 Ethans Way was $549.
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 | $549.00 | $132,300 (-) Land $132,300 | $132,300 Land $132,300 |
| 2025 | $549.00 | $132,300 Land $132,300 | |
| 2023 | $347.00 | $57,500 Land $57,500 | |
| 2020 | $132,300 Land $132,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 48184 Ethans Way 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 424 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 424 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1,484 (1979–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 16 of 1,484 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2026 · other causes |
| 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 48184 Ethans Way 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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