Dare County property record for 50017 Utopia Ln, Buxton, NC 27920
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,114 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (9,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $489,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,524 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 051608988069 |
| Primary APN | 051608988069 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,114 sqft Finished Area |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 9,000 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| View / Lot | Freeway Proximity |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 051608988069 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 50017 UTOPIA LN |
| City | BUXTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27920 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 19R BLK: SEC: PL: F SL: 92 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARADISE BAY |
| Legal Lot Number | 19R |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HATTERAS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
50017 Utopia Ln is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2021.
Source: Dare County records, as of October 21, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 505 PLANTATION LN, SMITHFIELD, VA 23430-2972 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 10, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021700094874 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2481 / 200 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 50017 UTOPIA LN, BUXTON, NC 27920 |
| Document Number | 002481/200 |
| Book / Page | 2481 / 200 |
| Map Reference | CAB F SL 92 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 700094874 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 3, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $978.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1559 LASKIN RD, 1559, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23451-6111 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 505 PLANTATION LN, SMITHFIELD, VA 23430-2972 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 50017 Utopia Ln was $2,524.
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 | $2,524.00 | $605,500 (-) Land $107,800 Building $497,700 | $605,500 Land $107,800 Building $497,700 |
| 2025 | $2,524.00 | $605,500 Land $107,800 Building $497,700 | |
| 2023 | $2,681.00 | $455,560 Land $113,400 Building $342,160 | |
| 2020 | $605,500 Land $107,800 Building $497,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 50017 Utopia Ln in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 11, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 6.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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 50017 Utopia Ln is moderate, ranking above 60% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 60% of the US · above 83% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 30 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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