New Hanover County property record for 521 Shell Dr, Kure Beach, NC 28449
| Property Type | Patio Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 5 ba · 2,494 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.201 acres (8,799 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,679 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R09200-001-092-000 |
| Primary APN | R09200-001-092-000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,494 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,169 sqft |
| Attic Area | 650 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,799 sqft (0.201 acres) |
| Terrain | Low |
| Garage Area | 650 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 358 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 521 SHELL DR |
|---|---|
| City | KURE BEACH |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28449-3921 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Patio Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA-2,RESIDENTIAL |
| Legal Description | LOT 81 BEACHWALK AT KURE BEACH |
| Legal Subdivision | BEACHWALK @ KURE BEACH LOT 81R |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 81 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Township / Civil Division | FEDERAL POINT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 12203 |
Source: New Hanover County records · APN R09200-001-092-000
Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified November 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 SHELL DR, KURE BEACH, NC 28449-3921 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 21, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 21, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 648539 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: New Hanover County records · Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified November 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | New Hanover County |
| Municipality | Kure Beach Town |
| Unified School District | New Hanover County Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,679.00 (+22.52%) | $978,900 (+89.67%) Land $570,200 Building $408,700 | $978,900 (+89.67%) Land $570,200 Building $408,700 |
| 2024 | $3,819.00 (+3.38%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,694.00 (-0.7%) | $516,100 Land $179,300 Building $336,800 | $516,100 Land $179,300 Building $336,800 |
| 2022 | $3,720.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of January 17, 2025 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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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| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · above 62% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 454 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | KURE BEACH WATER SYSTEM serves 5,484 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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