Dare County property record for 50023 Utopia Ln, Buxton, NC 27920
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,026 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,090 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Sale Dec 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 051608987084 |
| Primary APN | 051608987084 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,026 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,500 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 051608987084 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 051608987084 |
| Street Address | 50023 UTOPIA LN |
| City | BUXTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27920 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 20 BLK: SEC: PL: 9 SL: 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARADISE BAY |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HATTERAS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
Source: Dare County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 941, AVON, NC 27915-0941 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer LAWYERS TITLE |
| Dec 8, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CITIZENS BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 14, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 14, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 8, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0002516586 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2516 / 586 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 14, 2021 |
| Property Address | 50023 UTOPIA LN, BUXTON, NC 27920 |
| Document Number | 2516/586 |
| Book / Page | 2516 / 586 |
| Map Reference | MB 9 PG 25 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 700100829 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $900.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1395, BUXTON, NC 27920-1395 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 941, AVON, NC 27915-0941 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Property Address | 50023 UTOPIA LN, BUXTON, NC 27920 |
| Document Number | 2444/245 |
| Book / Page | 2444 / 245 |
| Map Reference | MB 9 PG 25 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 700088860 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $830.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1445, BUXTON, NC 27920-1445 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 85 ASPEN DR, MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457-2017 |
| Document Number | 700088861 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 700088861 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: Dare County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Dare County |
| Unified School District | Dare County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,090.00 (-3.86%) | $518,300 (+39.89%) Land $85,100 Building $433,200 | |
| 2023 | $2,174.00 | $370,500 Land $78,800 Building $291,700 | |
| 2020 | $518,300 Land $85,100 Building $433,200 |
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 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 Record 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.
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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