Dare County, NC

Dare County, NC assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Dare County, North Carolina. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Dare County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Dare County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesDare County Property Appraisalwww.darenc.gov/departments/tax-department/appraisal
  • Provides appraisal and assessment information for real estate in Dare County.
Deeds and recorded documentsDare County Register of Deeds Online Searchus5.courthousecomputersystems.com/DareNC/
  • Official portal for searching recorded deeds, plats, and other real estate documents.
Property taxesDare County Real Estate Property Taxesdarenctax.munisselfservice.com/citizens/RealEstate/Default.aspx
  • Official portal for searching and paying real estate property taxes.
GIS and parcel mapsDare County GIS Parcel Datamaps.darecountync.gov
  • Official GIS portal for parcel maps and property data. Maps are for tax purposes and not legal surveys.
Permits and building recordsDare County Online Building Permitswww.darenc.gov/departments/planning/building-permits-inspections/search-online-building-permits
  • Covers unincorporated areas of Dare County. Permits for incorporated towns must be obtained through the respective municipality.
Zoning and land useDare County Zoning Regulations & Mapswww.darenc.gov/departments/planning/zoning-regulations-maps
  • Provides digital zoning maps for unincorporated Dare County and links to zoning ordinances.
County data

Dare County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$573,939

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$579,700

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$2,679

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate0.46%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Dare County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Kill Devil Hills$511,887$501,6000.50%$2,555
Kitty Hawk$694,350$781,3500.51%$3,643
Nags Head$691,294$695,5000.46%$2,975
Manteo$500,609$470,0000.40%$1,923
Avon$569,207$522,9000.43%$2,319
Frisco$497,105$476,8000.38%$1,891
Hatteras$520,628$491,2500.43%$2,162
Buxton$465,754$449,0500.39%$1,898
Salvo$650,379$644,8000.41%$2,769
Wanchese$327,797$321,9000.36%$1,215
FAQ

Dare County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

Where can I verify assessed value in Dare County?

Use the official Dare County Property Appraisal for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

Where can I look up Dare County property tax bills or payments?

Use the official Dare County Real Estate Property Taxes for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Dare County?

Use the official Dare County Register of Deeds Online Search for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Dare County?

Use the official Dare County GIS Parcel Data for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Can I build a list of Dare County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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