Dare County property record for 5216 Birch Ln, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,294 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.482 acres (21,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,053 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Line of Credit Dec 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 986607697307 |
| Primary APN | 986607697307 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,294 sqft Finished Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 21,000 sqft (0.482 acres) |
| View / Lot | Lake/Pond |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 986607697307 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5216 BIRCH LN |
| City | KITTY HAWK |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27949-4003 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 70 BLK: SEC: 3 PL: 6 SL: 43 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEA SCAPE |
| Legal Lot Number | 70 |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ATLANTIC |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 970102 |
5216 Birch Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2016.
Source: Dare County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5216 BIRCH LN, KITTY HAWK, NC 27949-4003 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Estate |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
| Dec 11, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION |
| Oct 20, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 27, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 27, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 2016700028226 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2109 / 440 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 11, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 002109/440 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Property Address | 5216 BIRCH LN, KITTY HAWK, NC 27949-4003 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5216 BIRCH LN, KITTY HAWK, NC 27949-4003 |
| Document Number | 002704/772 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 26, 2023 |
| Book Page | 2704/772 |
| Instrument | 700133849 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Property Address | 5216 BIRCH LN, KITTY HAWK, NC 27949-4003 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2341/617 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 11, 2019 |
| Book Page | 2341/617 |
| Instrument | 700071957 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 373 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.3% |
| Type Change Date | Jan 1, 2050 |
| Index | LIBOR |
| Margin | 2 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5216 BIRCH LN, KITTY HAWK, NC 27949-4003 |
| Document Number | 2199/919 |
| Book / Page | 2199 / 919 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 700045106 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5000 PLANO PKWY, 5000, CARROLLTON, TX 75010-4900 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2199/921 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 20, 2017 |
| Book Page | 2199/921 |
| Instrument | 700045107 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5216 Birch Ln was $3,053, up 3.1% from the year before.
Source: Dare County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Dare County |
| Municipality | Kitty Hawk Town |
| Unified School District | Dare County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,053.00 (+3.07%) | $613,000 (-) Land $202,500 Building $410,500 | $613,000 Land $202,500 Building $410,500 |
| 2025 | $2,962.00 | $613,000 Land $202,500 Building $410,500 | |
| 2023 | $2,443.00 | $348,800 Land $101,300 Building $247,500 | |
| 2020 | $613,000 Land $202,500 Building $410,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5216 Birch 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 | 4.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 759 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 765 units insured incl. 6 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1,869 (1980–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 814 of 1,869 |
| 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 5216 Birch Ln is moderate, ranking above 52% 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 52% of the US · above 74% 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 COUNTY WATER SYSTEM serves 28,732 people · EPA ID NC0428030 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 4 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 72 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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