5140 Birch Ln, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949 Property Records

Dare County property record for 5140 Birch Ln, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

Property Summary

Property TypePrivate Preserve, Open Space Vacant Land
Lot Size0.402 acres (17,500 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$700,000 (Aug 2021)
Tax Bill$1,061 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Sale
May 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN986607689942

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN986607689942
Alternative APN
  • 028007000

Exterior

Lot Area17,500 sqft (0.402 acres)
View / LotLake/Pond

Location & Zoning

Account Number986607689942
Street Address5140 BIRCH LN
CityKITTY HAWK
StateNC
Zip27949-4001
Property CategoryVacant Land
Property TypeVacant Land > Private Preserve, Open Space
Legal DescriptionLOT: 108 BLK: SEC: 3 PL: 6 SL: 43
Legal SubdivisionSEA SCAPE
Legal Lot Number108
JurisdictionDARE NC
Township / Civil DivisionATLANTIC
Census Block Group2
Census Block2025
Census Tract970102

Owner

Source: Dare County records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address5140 BIRCH LN, KITTY HAWK, NC 27949-4001
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 9, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
May 15, 2017Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 9, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 9, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2021700103688
Deed Book / Page2533 / 290
Prior Transfer DateFeb 15, 2008
Prior Transfer Doc001759/094
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDARE NC
Recording DateAug 9, 2021
Property Address5140 BIRCH LN, KITTY HAWK, NC 27949-4001
Document Number002533/290
Book / Page2533 / 290
Map ReferenceMB 6 PG 44-2
Instrument DateAug 2, 2021
Instrument700103688
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 29, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$280.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 104, PHOENIX, MD 21131-0104

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5140 BIRCH LN, KITTY HAWK, NC 27949-4001

May 2017: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionDARE NC
Recording DateMay 15, 2017
Property Address5140 BIRCH LN, KITTY HAWK, NC 27949-4001
Document Number0002169/40
Book / Page2169 / 40
Map ReferenceMAP 1 PG 161
Instrument DateMay 15, 2017
Instrument700039217
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 1, 2022

Transaction

Tax$383.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1529 NVIRGINIA DARE TRL, 1529, KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC 27948

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4017 CHESAPEAKE AVE, HAMPTON, VA 23669-4631

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Dare County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyDare County
MunicipalityKitty Hawk Town
Unified School DistrictDare County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,061.00 (+3.11%)$213,100 (-) Land $213,100$213,100 (-) Land $213,100
2025$1,029.00 (+37.94%)$213,100 (+99.91%) Land $213,100
2023$746.00$106,600 Land $106,600
2020$213,100 Land $213,100

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 11, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation4.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 759 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies765 units insured
incl. 6 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims1,869 (1980–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA814 of 1,869
Most Recent ClaimSep 2024 · Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Isabel, Sep 2003 · 472 claims
  • Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations, Sep 1999 · 42 claims
  • Hurricane Dennis, Sep 1999 · 75 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 52% of the US · above 74% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.1% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDARE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM
serves 28,732 people · EPA ID NC0428030
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJun 2025
Lead4 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 72 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Ripple Fiber
Fiber
2,000 / 2,000
Brightspeed
Fiber
2,000 / 2,000
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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