North Carolina · FIPS 37055 · County seat: Manteo
Dare County, NC GIS & Parcel Viewer
Here is the direct link to the county parcel map covering Dare County, NC: Dare County Parcel Data. Below you'll find basic facts about the county, steps for using the viewer, and nearby counties.
Open the Dare County parcel map ↗
Opens maps.darecountync.gov in a new tab. We link out and never embed or copy parcel data.
Map and county facts
| Official map | Dare County Parcel Data |
|---|---|
| Type | County-run map |
| Website | maps.darecountync.gov |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | Manteo |
| Population | 38,110 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 383 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 37055 |
Who runs this map
It is a county-level map: Dare County or the company it hires keeps the parcel layer up to date. Our October 2026 check found the map open to the public, with no account or payment needed.
How to use the Dare County viewer
- Open the official link in a new tab.
- Accept any disclaimer, then look for a search box that takes street addresses, owners or parcel IDs.
- Zoom in and click a parcel to see its details.
- Use the map's layer controls to add aerials or other layers if they're offered.
Many parcel sites expect owner names last name first. If a full name finds nothing, try just the surname.
About Dare County
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated Dare County's population at 38,110 in 2023, spread over about 383 square miles of land, or roughly 100 people per square mile. Among North Carolina's 100 counties, it is the 65th largest by population. Census maps also count about 1,159 square miles of water inside its boundary. Manteo serves as the county seat.
Counties next to Dare County
Dare County shares a border with the counties below. Each link has its own official map:
Related guides
- Dare County NC GIS parcel map: property search & parcel data
- Dare County parcel viewer: GIS lots & property boundaries
- Dare County Parcel Viewer
- Dare County property map: search parcels by address
- Dare County tax parcel maps: GIS property search
Maps vs. surveys
Keep in mind that a GIS parcel layer is a tax map, not a survey. For exact boundaries, look at the recorded deed and plat or hire a licensed land surveyor.