979 Fire Tower Rd is a 2,475 square foot house on a 3.6 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Jacksonville data, we estimate the home's value is $368,162.
Single-familyProperty Type
1995Year Built
3.6 acresLot Size
$149Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$368,162
$2,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 10.4% higher than the average sale price ($334K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,722
$45,400 + $217,468
$262,868
2024
$1,722
$45,400 + $217,468
$262,868
2023
$1,722
$45,400 + $217,468
$262,868
2022
$1,722 (+24.2%)
$45,400 + $217,468
$262,868
2021
$1,386
$43,180 + $153,440
$196,620
2020
$1,386
$43,180 + $153,440
$196,620
2019
$1,386
$43,180 + $153,440
$196,620
2018
$1,386 (+0.8%)
$43,180 + $153,440
$196,620
2017
$1,375
$46,180 + $157,540
$203,720
2016
$1,375
$46,180 + $157,540
$203,720
2014
$1,375
$46,180 + $157,540
$203,720
Tax history for 979 Fire Tower Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,722
$45,400 + $217,468
$262,868
2024
$1,722
$45,400 + $217,468
$262,868
2023
$1,722
$45,400 + $217,468
$262,868
2022
$1,722 (+24.2%)
$45,400 + $217,468
$262,868
2021
$1,386
$43,180 + $153,440
$196,620
2020
$1,386
$43,180 + $153,440
$196,620
2019
$1,386
$43,180 + $153,440
$196,620
2018
$1,386 (+0.8%)
$43,180 + $153,440
$196,620
2017
$1,375
$46,180 + $157,540
$203,720
2016
$1,375
$46,180 + $157,540
$203,720
2014
$1,375
$46,180 + $157,540
$203,720
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RA
Rural Agricultural District
The purpose of this district is to maintain a rural development pattern that preserves the agricultural character of the county while accommodating limited low density (up to two dwelling units per acre) single-family residential development and limited commercial uses that service the surrounding community. This district is also designed to protect rural areas from the intrusion of non-agricultural land uses that could create a nuisance, detract from the quality of life, and/or present a danger to the natural environment.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Bed & breakfast
Post office
Recreation
Golf related
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Heat Pump
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Continuous Wall
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Aluminum
Roof Shape Type: Pitched
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,475
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: SR 1211 S/F 323 53 THOMAS BARBER EST
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 156,816
Municipality Type: 00
Municipality Name: JACKSONVILLE TWP
Acres: 3.6
Zoning Code: RA
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: JACKSONVILLE
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,475
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1995
Year Renovated: —
County: Onslow County
APN: 323-53.1
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Meadow View Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
Southwest Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
3/10
Southwest High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
98% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Jacksonville, NC • 28540
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$350,000 – $424,000
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