Onslow County property record for 533 Fire Tower Rd, Richlands, NC 28574
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,799 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 3.68 acres (160,301 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $16,000 (Nov 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $1,493 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 313-18 |
| Primary APN | 313-18 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,799 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 160,301 sqft (3.68 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 118327000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 533 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 |
| Jurisdiction | ONSLOW NC |
| Township / Civil Division | JACKSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 205 |
533 Fire Tower Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 1992.
Source: Onslow County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 533 FIRE TOWER RD, RICHLANDS, NC 28574-8165 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 25, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 25, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1082 / 801 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ONSLOW NC |
| Property Address | 533 FIRE TOWER RD, RICHLANDS, NC 28574-8165 |
| Document Number | 0052080526 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 2, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 26, 2020 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 533 FIRE TOWER RD RICHLANDS NC 285748165, RICHLANDS, NC 28574-8165 |
| Document Number | 0052080526 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 10, 2020 |
| Book Page | 005208/000526 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 9, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 533 Fire Tower Rd was $1,493.
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 | $1,493.00 | $285,165 Land $66,080 Building $219,085 | $285,165 Land $66,080 Building $219,085 |
| 2023 | $1,493.00 | $228,031 Land $51,080 Building $176,951 | $228,031 Land $51,080 Building $176,951 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 533 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 533 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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