Dare County property record for 48194 Decoy Dr, Buxton, NC 27920
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 962 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $5,000 (Jul 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $445 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 053717105445 |
| Primary APN | 053717105445 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 962 sqft Finished Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 053717105445 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 48194 DECOY DR |
| City | BUXTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27920-1772 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: BLK: SEC: PL: SL: |
| Legal Subdivision | CAMELOT BY THE SEA |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HATTERAS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
48194 Decoy Dr is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2005.
Source: Dare County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1209, BUXTON, NC 27920-1209 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 19, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 19, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20056174333 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1641 / 425 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 14, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 001641/426 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 48194 Decoy Dr was $445, up 15% from the year before.
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 | $445.00 (+14.99%) | $214,600 (-) Land $60,300 Building $154,300 | $214,600 Land $60,300 Building $154,300 |
| 2025 | $387.00 | $214,600 Land $60,300 Building $154,300 | |
| 2023 | $479.00 | $186,559 Land $51,800 Building $134,759 | |
| 2020 | $214,600 Land $60,300 Building $154,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 48194 Decoy Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 500 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 48194 Decoy Dr is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · above 67% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 17 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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