524 Burns Dr, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 Property Records

Dare County property record for 524 Burns Dr, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details1 bd · 1 ba · 1,215 sqft · built 1992
Lot Size1.42 acres (61,986 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$2,000,000 (May 2023)
Tax Bill$2,368 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Mortgage
May 2023 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN988315726516

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN988315726516
Alternative APN
  • 005092003

Interior

Bedrooms1 Bed
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,215 sqft Finished Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1993
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1993
Architectural StyleContemporary
Exterior MaterialOther
Lot Area61,986 sqft (1.42 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Account Number988315726516
Street Address524 BURNS DR
CityKILL DEVIL HILLS
StateNC
Zip27948-7735
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Legal DescriptionLOT: 4-A BLK: SEC: 3 PL: C SL: 138A
Legal SubdivisionOCEAN ACRES
Legal Tract3
Legal Lot Number4-A
Legal Unit1
JurisdictionDARE NC
Township / Civil DivisionATLANTIC
Census Block Group1
Census Block1038
Census Tract970302

Owner

Source: Dare County records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address438 W EDEN ST, KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC 27948-9497
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 2, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION
May 15, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 15, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 15, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2023700129380
Deed Book / Page2680 / 618
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDARE NC
Property Address524 BURNS DR, KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC 27948-7735
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 27, 2023
Title CompanyWESTCOR LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WESTCOR LAND TITLE INS CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number002531/296
DateAug 2, 2021
Book Page2531/296
Instrument700103362
Lender
NameBETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION
TypeMortgage Company
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10007
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueAug 1, 2051

May 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDARE NC
Recording DateMay 15, 2023
Property Address524 BURNS DR, KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC 27948-7735
Document Number002680/618
Book / Page2680 / 618
Map ReferenceCAB C SL 138A
Instrument DateApr 14, 2023
Instrument700129380
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 27, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$800.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address219 W HAYMAN BLVD, KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC 27948-9611

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address438 W EDEN ST, KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC 27948-9497

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Dare County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyDare County
MunicipalityKill Devil Hills Town
Unified School DistrictDare County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$2,368.00$436,100 (-) Land $281,300 Building $154,800$436,100 (-) Land $281,300 Building $154,800
2025$2,368.00 (+32.07%)$436,100 (+83.7%) Land $281,300 Building $154,800
2023$1,793.00$237,400 Land $156,300 Building $81,100
2020$436,100 Land $281,300 Building $154,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 11, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 190 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies290 units insured
incl. 100 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims22 (2003–2018)
Claims Outside the SFHA9 of 22
Most Recent ClaimOct 2018 · Tropical Storm Michael
Claims by Event
  • Tropical Storm Michael, Oct 2018 · 6 claims
  • Hurricane Matthew, Oct 2016 · 5 claims
  • Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 7 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskHigh
above 72% of the US · above 94% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.3% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemTOWN OF KILL DEVIL HILLS
serves 7,200 people · EPA ID NC0428015
Water SourcePurchased groundwater from DARE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM
Last State InspectionApr 2024
Lead2 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 160 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Ripple Fiber.

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