Onslow County property record for 657 Fire Tower Rd, Richlands, NC 28574
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,281 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.49 acres (21,344 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,000 (Nov 1984) |
| Tax Bill | $901 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 314-1.1 |
| Primary APN | 314-1.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,281 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 21,344 sqft (0.49 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 483433000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 657 FIRE TOWER RD |
| City | RICHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28574-8167 |
| 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 |
657 Fire Tower Rd is owned by two individuals who acquired it in February 2022.
Source: Onslow County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 108 SUZANNE CT, JACKSONVILLE, NC 28540-7211 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 28, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 28, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 716 / 3 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 21, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0057050836 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ONSLOW NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 657 FIRE TOWER RD, RICHLANDS, NC 28574-8167 |
| Document Number | 0057050836 |
| Book / Page | 5705 / 836 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 25, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 108 SUZANNE CT, 108, JACKSONVILLE, NC 28540-7211 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 108 SUZANNE CT, JACKSONVILLE, NC 28540-7211 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 657 Fire Tower Rd was $901.
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 | $901.00 | $171,996 (+24.94%) Land $36,750 Building $135,246 | $171,996 (+24.94%) Land $36,750 Building $135,246 |
| 2025 | $901.00 | $137,667 Land $25,730 Building $111,937 | $137,667 Land $25,730 Building $111,937 |
| 2023 | $901.00 | $137,667 Land $25,730 Building $111,937 | $137,667 Land $25,730 Building $111,937 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 657 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 657 Fire Tower Rd is moderate, ranking above 57% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 57% of the US · above 79% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 8 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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