Onslow County property record for 523 Fire Tower Rd, Richlands, NC 28574
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,302 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 3.7 acres (161,172 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $36,500 (Apr 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $449 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 313-17 |
| Primary APN | 313-17 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,302 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 161,172 sqft (3.7 acres) |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 168832001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 523 FIRE TOWER RD |
| City | RICHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28574-8165 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Description | SR 1211 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKEWOOD SUBDIVISION |
| Jurisdiction | ONSLOW NC |
| Township / Civil Division | JACKSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 205 |
523 Fire Tower Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2017.
Source: Onslow County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 229 BANNERMANS MILL RD, RICHLANDS, NC 28574-8103 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 10, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 10, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 9, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4600 / 704 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 7, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0046000704 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 523 Fire Tower Rd was $449, down 82.8% from the year before.
Source: Onslow County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Onslow County |
| Unified School District | Onslow County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $449.00 (-82.76%) | $88,951 (+29.61%) Land $66,200 Building $22,751 | $88,951 (+29.61%) Land $66,200 Building $22,751 |
| 2025 | $2,604.00 | $68,631 Land $51,200 Building $17,431 | $68,631 Land $51,200 Building $17,431 |
| 2023 | $449.00 | $68,631 Land $51,200 Building $17,431 | $68,631 Land $51,200 Building $17,431 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 523 Fire Tower Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2015.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 12, 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 17 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2015 · rainfall accumulation |
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 523 Fire Tower Rd is moderate, ranking above 43% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 43% of the US · above 64% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 | ONSLOW WTR AND SEWER AUTHORITY serves 156,755 people · EPA ID NC0467035 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 135 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Brightspeed.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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