Durham County property record for 1002 Cortez Dr, Durham, NC 27703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,350,000 (Aug 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,585 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0840-35-1088 |
| Primary APN | 0840-35-1088 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1002 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#05 PL:00031B-000092 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROP-MARKHAM MARY H |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | OAK GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 1809 |
Source: Durham County records, as of April 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3917 DEVONWOOD RD, HILLSBOROUGH, NC 27278-8045 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 27, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 27, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 8, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201930702 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8736 / 747 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000170971 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1002 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 | Jul 12, 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 |
Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 23, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Durham County |
| Unified School District | Durham Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $212,903 (+207.17%) Land $106,750 Building $106,153 | $212,903 (+207.17%) Land $106,750 Building $106,153 | |
| 2024 | $1,585.00 (+92.59%) | ||
| 2023 | $823.00 (+3.39%) | $69,312 Land $24,400 Building $44,912 | $69,312 Land $24,400 Building $44,912 |
| 2022 | $796.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
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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