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505 Firetower RD, ELIZABETHCITY NC 27909 - Main photo
$369,000
$153 / sqft · est. $2,197/mo →
3beds
3.1baths
2,417sqft
44days on market

505 Firetower Rd, Elizabeth City, NC 27909

SoldResidential · built 2002 · ALL OTHERS AREA 215

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Private ranch-style home situated on over five acres of land. From the moment you enter the driveway, you're welcomed by a charming log cabin feel that continues throughout the open and spacious interior. The home features soaring ceilings and an expansive den that flows seamlessly into the large kitchen. A striking wood-burning fireplace can be enjoyed from the dining area, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. An additional living space or office provides flexibility to suit your needs. The generous primary suite includes a spa-like bathroom for ultimate relaxation. Two additional bedrooms offer comfortable accommodations for guests. The mother-in-law suite features a spacious room complete with a sink and appliance hookups, offering excellent potential for extended living. Come check out what country living is all about.

Listing courtesy of Katie Burke · Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. · REIN MLS #10623936

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

505 Firetower Road sits on 5.11 private acres in Elizabeth City, North Carolina — a three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home built in 2002 with 2,417 square feet of living space. It's the kind of address where elbow room is the whole point.

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Why this home stands out

Five acres in the city limits is genuinely rare, and that's exactly what 505 Firetower Road delivers. The 2002 construction means you get modern bones — not a gut-renovation project — while the lot gives you the breathing room most neighborhoods simply can't offer. Three full baths plus a half bath across 2,417 square feet means nobody is waiting in line on a busy morning. Space inside and out, without sacrificing convenience.

ALL OTHERS AREA 215 and the Elizabeth City real estate market

Elizabeth City sits in Pasquotank County in the northeastern corner of North Carolina, right where the Pasquotank River meets the Albemarle Sound. It's a small city with a genuinely distinct personality — part waterfront community, part working town, part gateway to the Outer Banks. The area around Firetower Road sits in what locals broadly call the All Others Area 215 corridor, a stretch of Pasquotank County where larger parcels are still attainable and the pace of life slows down noticeably once you leave the main commercial strips. If you've been searching for craftsman homes for sale with real acreage rather than a postage-stamp yard, this part of Elizabeth City rewards the search. The city itself has invested steadily in its downtown waterfront, and the broader region draws people who want coastal access without coastal density. Neighbors here tend to know each other, and the five-acre lots mean you're not trading waves over a fence every morning unless you want to.

What's nearby

Daily errands are straightforward from Firetower Road. Food Lion and Walmart Supercenter cover the weekly grocery run, both within a short drive into Elizabeth City proper. The Museum of the Albemarle is a free, easy afternoon stop, and the Elizabeth City waterfront gives you a genuine reason to linger downtown. For coffee, Buxton's Coffee and Soda Fountain has become a local anchor. Weekends open up quickly — the Outer Banks beaches are roughly an hour south, and Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is a short drive north for hiking and paddling. Pharmacies, hardware stores, and medical offices are all clustered conveniently along the US-17 corridor.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Staff J7 Suffolk runs about 44 minutes up US-17, which puts 505 Firetower Road well within a reasonable daily commute for many service members. A VA loan can make a five-acre property like this more accessible than you might expect, and BAH rates for the Suffolk area have historically supported this price range. The acreage also means space for a workshop, a garden, or simply room for the family to spread out after a long duty day.

For families upgrading

If your current home has a yard measured in feet rather than acres, 505 Firetower Road is a different category entirely. Five-plus acres means room for a trampoline, a fire pit, a vegetable garden, and still have forest buffer between you and the road. The three-and-a-half baths handle a full household without friction, and the 2002 build year means the major systems aren't ancient. This is the kind of upgrade where the kids stop asking to go somewhere and just go outside.

More buyer questions

How far is 505 Firetower Road from Joint Staff J7 Suffolk?

The drive is approximately 44 minutes via US-17 North under normal traffic conditions, making it a manageable commute for service members stationed there.

What is the lot size at 505 Firetower Road?

The property sits on 5.11 acres, which is substantially larger than most residential parcels in the Elizabeth City area and provides significant privacy and outdoor space.

Is 505 Firetower Road in a flood zone?

Flood zone designation for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA map classification and any insurance implications.

What county is 505 Firetower Road in?

The property is located in Pasquotank County, North Carolina, which governs property taxes, permitting, and public services for this address.

Does 505 Firetower Road have an HOA?

Based on the available property data, this address does not appear to be subject to a homeowners association, though buyers should confirm with a title search during the due-diligence period.

Want to walk the full five acres and get a feel for the space? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corridor well — reach out and let's set something up.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

Schools

  • ElementaryNorthside Elementary
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  • MiddleElizabeth City Middle
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  • HighPasquotank County
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Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

2002

Price / sqft

$153

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,100/yr

County

Pasquotank County NC

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10623936

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
3
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
2,417
Stories
1
Flooring
Laminate/LVP
Ensuite bedrooms
1
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
11
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Assigned Storage, Breakfast Area, Foyer, PBR with Bath, Office/Study, Porch, Spare Room, Utility Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan, Jetted Tub
Accessibility
Main Floor Laundry

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Wood
Pool
No Pool
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
Septic

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
5.1100
Subdivision
ALL OTHERS AREA 215
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Det 2 Car, Oversized Gar, 4 Space, Off Street
Possession
SETTLE
Disclosures
Pet on Premises

Sources: REIN MLS record · null fields are suppressed, never faked

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 37139C

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Not in a designated hurricane evacuation zone.

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Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

Places within ~1 mile, ordered by distance from this property. Powered by Google Places.

Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

Drive times via Google Maps with current traffic patterns. Times are typical and may vary by time of day. Use the "Analyze" button up top to see live drive time to your saved base.

The numbers

Run the real carrying cost

Estimates only — taxes come from the public record; confirm rates with your lender. VA-eligible buyers: $0-down financing may apply.

Estimate your monthly payment

$2,197/mo

Principal & interest

$1,915

Property tax

$175

Home insurance

$108

PMI

None

HOA

None

Estimate only. Insurance assumed at 0.35% of home value annually. Actual taxes, insurance, and rate will vary by lender, credit, and property. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Value & history

Judge value on real ground

Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

National AVMs misprice homes whose value drivers they can't see. Instead: the sourced assessment above, the carrying cost, real price history, and honest comparables below.

Price context — similar nearby homes

$570,000 – $674,670

The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi). Context for judging the asking price — not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

550 Sharber LN · 0.7 mi · 2,620 sqft$674,670 under contract
1285 SCHOOLHOUSE RD · 1.1 mi · 2,294 sqft$620,000 active
1433 Turnpike RD · 2.6 mi · 2,400 sqft$663,950 under contract

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$369,000

Price / Sq Ft

$153

Annual Taxes

$2,100

Monthly Tax

$175

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.57%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedApr 5, 2026$369,000—
SoldMay 15, 2026$369,000—

Looking for multi-year tax assessments or prior sales? REIN MLS only ships data for the current listing. For full property history, check the city assessor record:

Elizabeth City Assessor (Google)

Tax data above from REIN public-records sync. Sale timeline tracked from this listing's first appearance in our feed forward; prior owner sales are not included.

Comparable Properties

Comps are selected by city, bed count, square footage and price proximity. Composite similarity score weights bed match, sqft variance, price variance, and straight-line distance.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 505 Firetower Rd in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Northside Elementary (GreatSchools 3/10), Elizabeth City Middle, Pasquotank County. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 505 Firetower Rd in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone X, outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. See the flood section on this page for details and sources.
Does 505 Firetower Rd have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 505 Firetower Rd built?+
It was built in 2002, per the listing record.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

The people

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TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Katie Burke · Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. · REIN MLS #10623936

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505 Firetower Rd, Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909 · MLS #10623936 · Source: REIN MLS + public record. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed — verify independently. School zones subject to change; confirm with the local school division. All locations are described by neutral geographic fact. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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