Chatham County property record for 78 Buddy Dr, Apex, NC 27502
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,528 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 6 acres (261,360 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $445,000 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $5,057 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0017898 |
| Primary APN | 0017898 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,528 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,560 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,014 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 261,360 sqft (6 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 616 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 300 sqft |
| Deck Area | 224 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 78 BUDDY DR |
|---|---|
| City | APEX |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27502-6732 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | Q5-37A AC 6 BK 34 PG 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH EAST NEW HOPE |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | CHATHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW HOPE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 20702 |
78 Buddy Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2016.
Source: Chatham County records, as of October 27, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 BUDDY DR, APEX, NC 27502-6732 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20168162 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1875 / 659 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 28, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000117 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Buddy Dr was $5,057, up 23.5% from the year before.
Source: Chatham County assessment roll, as of October 27, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Chatham County |
| Unified School District | Chatham County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,057.00 (+23.46%) | $698,099 (+50.4%) Land $247,500 Building $450,599 | $698,099 (+50.4%) Land $247,500 Building $450,599 |
| 2024 | $4,096.00 (+4.76%) | $464,168 (-) Land $180,000 Building $284,168 | $464,168 (-) Land $180,000 Building $284,168 |
| 2023 | $3,910.00 | $464,168 Land $180,000 Building $284,168 | $464,168 Land $180,000 Building $284,168 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 78 Buddy Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 20, 2022
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 78 Buddy Dr is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 | CHATHAM CO-NORTH serves 23,088 people · EPA ID NC0319126 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| 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 | 1 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 11 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: Spectrum, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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