New Hanover County property record for 516 Sandman Dr, Kure Beach, NC 28449
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,496 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,401 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $326,500 (Feb 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $4,612 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R09209-007-014-000 |
| Primary APN | R09209-007-014-000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 4 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,496 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,588 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,588 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,588 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Pile |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,401 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| Terrain | Low |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 494 sqft |
| Deck Area | 234 sqft |
| Patio Area | 507 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 516 SANDMAN DR |
|---|---|
| City | KURE BEACH |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28449-3788 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA-1A |
| Legal Description | LOT 59 PHASE 3A KURE DUNES |
| Legal Subdivision | KURE DUNES PHASE THREE A |
| Legal Phase | 3A |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 59 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Township / Civil Division | FEDERAL POINT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 12203 |
516 Sandman Dr is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2003.
Source: New Hanover County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3724 SAINT MARKS RD, DURHAM, NC 27707-5011 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 12, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 12, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 14, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3641 / 625 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 1, 1986 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1316000574 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Property Address | 516 SANDMAN DR, KURE BEACH, NC 28449-3788 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | 2020 TITLE LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 00655800025 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 20, 2022 |
| Book Page | 6558/25 |
| Instrument | 2022015195 |
| Name | AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ATLANTA, GA 30305 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 516 Sandman Dr was $4,612, up 19.5% from the year before.
Source: New Hanover County assessment roll, as of October 10, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | New Hanover County |
| Municipality | Kure Beach Town |
| Unified School District | New Hanover County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $965,000 (-) Land $417,800 Building $547,200 | $965,000 (-) Land $417,800 Building $547,200 | |
| 2025 | $4,612.00 (+19.45%) | $965,000 Land $470,000 Building $495,000 | $965,000 Land $470,000 Building $495,000 |
| 2024 | $3,861.00 (+3.37%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,735.00 (-0.69%) | $521,800 Land $183,000 Building $338,800 | $521,800 Land $183,000 Building $338,800 |
| 2022 | $3,761.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 516 Sandman Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 258 flood claims nearby since 1984.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 17, 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 196 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 212 units insured incl. 16 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 258 (1984–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 225 of 258 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight |
| 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 516 Sandman Dr is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
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 | KURE BEACH WATER SYSTEM serves 5,484 people · EPA ID NC0465025 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2026 |
| Lead | 5 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 454 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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