Currituck County property record for 838 Whalehead Dr, Corolla, NC 27927
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 5 ba · 3,274 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.459 acres (19,994 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,140,000 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $5,244 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Line of Credit Mar 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9935-85-1217 |
| Primary APN | 9935-85-1217 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,274 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,037 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 932 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 105 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Pile |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 19,994 sqft (0.459 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Vinyl Pool |
|---|---|
| Pool Area | 384 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 936 sqft |
| Deck Area | 936 sqft |
| Patio Area | 936 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 000169468 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 838 WHALEHEAD DR |
| City | COROLLA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27927 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SFO |
| Legal Description | LOT 43 SECT 13 WHALEHEAD CLUB |
| Legal Subdivision | WHALEHEAD CLUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 43 |
| Jurisdiction | CURRITUCK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | POPLAR BRANCH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1154 |
| Census Tract | 110101 |
838 Whalehead Dr is owned by a company that bought it in December 2023.
Source: Currituck County records, as of June 9, 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 | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 821 WATERFRONT DR, LANCASTER, PA 17602-4121 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit UNIVEST BANK AND TRUST COMPANY |
| Mar 5, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 18, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 18, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 5, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023386610 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1755 / 675 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CURRITUCK NC |
| Recording Date | May 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 838 WHALEHEAD DR, COROLLA, NC 27927 |
| Document Number | 0000403282 |
| Book / Page | 1858 / 793 |
| Instrument Date | May 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026403282 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | WOLTERS KLUWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, WOLTERS KLUWER FINANCIAL SERVI |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Address | 821 WATERFRONT DR, LANCASTER, PA 17602-4121 |
| Document Number | 0000403283, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026403283 |
| Name | UNIVEST BANK AND TRUST COMPANY |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | May 20, 2036 |
| Rate | 6.3% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CURRITUCK NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 838 WHALEHEAD DR, COROLLA, NC 27927 |
| Document Number | 0016040776 |
| Book / Page | 1604 / 776 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 361598 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,504.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 WILLIAMS DR, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401-2215 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 10409 SAMAGA DR, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 838 Whalehead Dr was $5,244, up 1.3% from the year before.
Source: Currituck County assessment roll, as of December 2, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Currituck County |
| Unified School District | Currituck County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,244.00 (+1.31%) | $567,400 (-) Land $230,000 Building $337,400 | |
| 2024 | $5,176.00 (+10.34%) | $567,400 (-) Land $230,000 Building $337,400 | |
| 2023 | $4,691.00 (+6.86%) | $567,400 (-) Land $230,000 Building $337,400 | $567,400 (-) Land $230,000 Building $337,400 |
| 2022 | $4,390.00 | $567,400 Land $230,000 Building $337,400 | $567,400 (-) Land $230,000 Building $337,400 |
| 2021 | $567,400 Land $230,000 Building $337,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 838 Whalehead Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 390 flood claims nearby since 1989.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 18, 2020 · 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 1,596 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1,634 units insured incl. 38 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 390 (1989–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 313 of 390 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 838 Whalehead Dr 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.9% 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 | SOUTHERN OUTER BANKS WTR SYST serves 8,209 people · EPA ID NC6027001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 162 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ripple Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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