Onslow County property record for 498 Fire Tower Rd, Richlands, NC 28574
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,175 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 2.32 acres (101,059 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Oct 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $694 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 48-18 |
| Primary APN | 48-18 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,175 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 101,059 sqft (2.32 acres) |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 461228000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 498 FIRE TOWER RD |
| City | RICHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28574-8162 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Description | SR 1211 |
| Jurisdiction | ONSLOW NC |
| Township / Civil Division | JACKSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 304 |
Source: Onslow County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 395 FIRE TOWER RD, RICHLANDS, NC 28574-8161 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 30, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 30, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 4219 / 233 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ONSLOW NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 498 FIRE TOWER RD, RICHLANDS, NC 28574-8162 |
| Document Number | 0051830670 |
| Book / Page | 005183 / 000670 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 4, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Irrevocable Trust |
| Address | 395 FIRE TOWER RD RICHLANDS NC 285748161, RICHLANDS, NC 28574-8161 |
Source: Onslow County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Onslow County |
| Unified School District | Onslow County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $694.00 | $172,075 (+62.29%) Land $74,920 Building $97,155 | $172,075 (+62.29%) Land $74,920 Building $97,155 |
| 2023 | $694.00 | $106,032 Land $35,280 Building $70,752 | $106,032 Land $35,280 Building $70,752 |
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 August 12, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2018 · Hurricane Florence |
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 45% of the US · above 66% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 | ONSLOW WTR AND SEWER AUTHORITY serves 156,755 people · EPA ID NC0467035 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 135 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 |
May also be available: Brightspeed.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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