Durham County property record for 1000 Cortez Dr, Durham, NC 27703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,671 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale Apr 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0840-35-1164 |
| Primary APN | 0840-35-1164 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1000 CORTEZ DR |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27703-5412 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-20 |
| Legal Description | PROP-MARKHAM MARY H ESTAT E/LT#06 PL:00031B-000092 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROP-MARKHAM MARY H |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | OAK GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 1809 |
1000 Cortez Dr is owned by a company that bought it in July 2016.
Source: Durham County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3917 DEVONWOOD RD, HILLSBOROUGH, NC 27278-8045 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 8, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201622558 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7971 / 409 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 29, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0075050968 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1000 CORTEZ DR, DURHAM, NC 27703-5412 |
| Document Number | 0000170971 |
| Book / Page | 10525 / 232 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026170971 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Tenant |
| Address | 3917 DEVONWOOD RD, HILLSBOROUGH, NC 27278-8045 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1000 CORTEZ DR, DURHAM, NC 27703-5412 |
| Document Number | 0105250232 |
| Book / Page | 10525 / 232 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026170971 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Tenant |
| Address | 3917 DEVONWOOD RD, HILLSBOROUGH, NC 27278-8045 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1000 Cortez Dr was $1,671, up 3.6% from the year before.
Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Durham County |
| Unified School District | Durham Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $217,336 (-) Land $105,875 Building $111,461 | $217,336 (-) Land $105,875 Building $111,461 | |
| 2025 | $1,671.00 (+3.6%) | $217,336 Land $105,875 Building $111,461 | $217,336 Land $105,875 Building $111,461 |
| 2024 | $1,613.00 (+57.83%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,022.00 (+3.13%) | $91,530 Land $24,160 Building $67,370 | $91,530 Land $24,160 Building $67,370 |
| 2022 | $991.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1000 Cortez Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 21, 2026 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 1000 Cortez 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 96% of the US · lower than 97.9% 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 | CITY OF DURHAM serves 333,490 people · EPA ID NC0332010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 63 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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