Dare County property record for 596 Baumtown Rd, Wanchese, NC 27981
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,817 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.665 acres (29,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,093 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 979817113267 |
| Primary APN | 979817113267 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,817 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 29,000 sqft (0.665 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 979817113267 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 979800113267 |
| Street Address | 596 BAUMTOWN RD |
| City | WANCHESE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27981-9501 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 5 BLK: SEC: PL: 6 SL: 40 |
| Legal Subdivision | C R HAYES TRACT |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NAGS HEAD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1035 |
| Census Tract | 970602 |
Source: Dare County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 43, WANCHESE, NC 27981-0043 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 4, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 4, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 00WB22E551 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1694 / 190 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 26, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 6201862 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Dare County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Dare County |
| Unified School District | Dare County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,093.00 (+21.85%) | $276,000 (+75.02%) Land $94,500 Building $181,500 | |
| 2023 | $897.00 | $157,700 Land $72,300 Building $85,400 | |
| 2020 | $276,000 Land $94,500 Building $181,500 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 183 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 183 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 172 (1983–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 172 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2023 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Very High above 92% of the US · above 99.4% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.7% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Insurers in high-risk areas may require mitigation or decline coverage; check availability before making an offer.
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 COUNTY WATER SYSTEM serves 28,732 people · EPA ID NC0428030 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 4 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 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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