Dare County property record for 523 Elm Ct, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,331 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.471 acres (20,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $445,000 (Jun 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $2,970 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 988418229131 |
| Primary APN | 988418229131 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,331 sqft Finished Area |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,500 sqft (0.471 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 988418229131 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 523 ELM CT |
| City | KILL DEVIL HILLS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27948-9304 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 24 BLK: SEC: PL: B SL: 296 |
| Legal Subdivision | WRIGHT WOODS |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ATLANTIC |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 970200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Wright Brothers National Memorial listed 1966 · 6 contributing resources · National Historic Landmark (designated 2001) · NRIS 66000071 |
|---|
Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Dare County records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 523 ELM CT, KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC 27948-9304 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Ux (and Wife) |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 9, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 9, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20066199012 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1689 / 87 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Dare County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Dare County |
| Municipality | Kill Devil Hills Town |
| Unified School District | Dare County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,970.00 | $546,800 (-) Land $151,900 Building $394,900 | $546,800 (-) Land $151,900 Building $394,900 |
| 2025 | $2,970.00 (+1.99%) | $546,800 (+41.84%) Land $151,900 Building $394,900 | |
| 2023 | $2,912.00 | $385,500 Land $93,100 Building $292,400 | |
| 2020 | $546,800 Land $151,900 Building $394,900 |
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 X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 137 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 272 units insured incl. 135 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 140 (1989–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 17 of 140 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2020 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
|
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 | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 49% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | TOWN OF KILL DEVIL HILLS serves 7,200 people · EPA ID NC0428015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from DARE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 2 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 90 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ripple Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Brightspeed.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures