Dare County property record for 56138 Elizabeth Ave, Hatteras, NC 27943
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,104 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.195 acres (8,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $180,500 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,940 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 959517201742 |
| Primary APN | 959517201742 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,104 sqft Finished Area |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,500 sqft (0.195 acres) |
| View / Lot | Ocean |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 959517201742 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56138 ELIZABETH AVE |
| City | HATTERAS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27943 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 19 BLK: SEC: 2 PL: 4 SL: 50 |
| Legal Subdivision | HATTERAS ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HATTERAS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
56138 Elizabeth Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in June 2017.
Source: Dare County records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 43679 LOST CORNER RD, LEESBURG, VA 20176-5222 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Ux (and Wife) |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 18, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 18, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016700025588 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2094 / 505 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 2178/94 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Gift Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 56138 ELIZABETH AVE, HATTERAS, NC 27943 |
| Document Number | 2178/94 |
| Book / Page | 2178 / 94 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 50 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 700040953 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 43679 LOST CORNER RD, 43679, LEESBURG, VA 20176-5222 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 43679 LOST CORNER RD, LEESBURG, VA 20176-5222 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 56138 Elizabeth Ave was $1,940, up 10.5% from the year before.
Source: Dare County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Dare County |
| Unified School District | Dare County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,940.00 (+10.54%) | $396,100 (-) Land $106,400 Building $289,700 | $396,100 Land $106,400 Building $289,700 |
| 2025 | $1,755.00 | $396,100 Land $106,400 Building $289,700 | |
| 2023 | $1,338.00 | $208,000 Land $92,500 Building $115,500 | |
| 2020 | $396,100 Land $106,400 Building $289,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56138 Elizabeth Ave 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 | 3.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 755 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 865 units insured incl. 110 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1,459 (1978–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 40 of 1,459 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2025 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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 56138 Elizabeth Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 99% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 CO-CAPE HATTERAS WATER serves 5,486 people · EPA ID NC0428025 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 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 110 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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