Gates County property record for 50 Desert Rd, Corapeake, NC 27926
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,474 sqft · built 1863 |
| Lot Size | 1.91 acres (83,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $151,000 (Feb 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $1,541 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-01361 |
| Primary APN | 05-01361 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,474 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1863 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 83,200 sqft (1.91 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 20920 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 50 DESERT RD |
| City | CORAPEAKE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27926-9506 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | WILLIE MORGAN HOME PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | DANIEL L JOYNER ET AL |
| Jurisdiction | GATES NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HOLLY GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 970100 |
50 Desert Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in February 2009.
Source: Gates County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 134 TRAVIS BLVD, MOYOCK, NC 27958-9541 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 25, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 25, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2009217929 |
| Deed Book / Page | 275 / 363 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GATES NC |
| Property Address | 50 DESERT RD, CORAPEAKE, NC 27926-9506 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000394/59 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Book Page | 394/59 |
| Instrument | 324363 |
| Name | DART COLLATERAL MANAGER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | 650 S TRYON ST # 88, CHARLOTTE, NC 28202 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 19, 2056 |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 50 Desert Rd was $1,541, up 2.7% from the year before.
Source: Gates County assessment roll, as of October 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Gates County |
| Unified School District | Gates County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,541.00 (+2.66%) | $144,948 (-) Land $53,447 Building $91,501 | $144,948 (-) Land $53,447 Building $91,501 |
| 2025 | $1,501.00 | $144,948 Land $53,447 Building $91,501 | $144,948 Land $53,447 Building $91,501 |
| 2023 | $1,311.00 | $93,025 Land $44,511 Building $48,514 | $93,025 Land $44,511 Building $48,514 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 50 Desert Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2016.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 29, 2018 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2016) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2016 · Hurricane Matthew |
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 50 Desert Rd is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | GATES COUNTY WATER SYSTEM serves 11,621 people · EPA ID NC0437020 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2020–2022) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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 34 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Fybe Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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