1015 Cortez Dr, Durham, NC 27703 Property Records

Durham County property record for 1015 Cortez Dr, Durham, NC 27703

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size2.29 acres (99,752 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Tax Bill$6 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2021 Sale
Aug 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0840-34-3408

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0840-34-3408
Alternative APNs
  • 0840-34-34-0829
  • 084003343409
  • 158261

Exterior

Lot Area99,752 sqft (2.29 acres)

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number084003343409
Street Address1015 CORTEZ DR
CityDURHAM
StateNC
Zip27703-5411
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodeRS-20
Legal DescriptionPROP-MARKHAM MARY H/LT#12 -13 & LT#14 E 1/2 PL:00031B-000092
Legal SubdivisionPROP-MARKHAM MARY H
Legal Block34
Legal Lot Number12,14
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Township / Civil DivisionOAK GROVE
Census Block Group4
Census Block4002
Census Tract1809

Owner

Source: Durham County records, as of October 13, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address10030 GREEN LEVEL CHURCH RD STE 802STE802, 802STE802, CARY, NC 27519-8194
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 8, 2021Special Warranty Deed, Transfer
Aug 27, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
REMAINDERMEN CONTINGENT (TE)

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 8, 2021
Deed SaleDec 8, 2021
Prior SaleAug 27, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number0000955476
Deed Book / Page9554 / 76
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

December 2021: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateDec 8, 2021
Property Address1015 CORTEZ DR, DURHAM, NC 27703-5411
Document Number0095540076
Book / Page9554 / 76
Map ReferenceMB 31 PG 92
Instrument DateDec 8, 2021
Instrument2021062593
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 31, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address10030 GREEN LEVEL CHURCH RD # RD802-14, RD802-14, CARY, NC 27519-8194

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address10030 GREEN LEVEL CHURCH RD # 802-14, 802, CARY, NC 27519-8195
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

August 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateAug 27, 2019
Property Address1015 CORTEZ DR, DURHAM, NC 27703-5411
Document Number0087360747
Book / Page008736 / 000747
Instrument DateJul 26, 2019
Instrument30702
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 6, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,700.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address10030 GREEN LEVEL CHURCH RD #80 CARY NC 275198194, 80, CARY, NC 27519-8194
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number87360763
DateAug 27, 2019
Book Page008736/000763
Instrument30703
Lender
NameREMAINDERMEN CONTINGENT (TE)
AddressAPEX, NC 27502
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term60 Months
DueAug 26, 2024

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyDurham County
MunicipalityDurham City
Unified School DistrictDurham Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$6.00 (-14.29%)$239,120 Land $239,120$239,120 Land $239,120
2023$7.00 (-99.17%)
2022$842.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.9% of North Carolina
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF DURHAM
serves 333,490 people · EPA ID NC0332010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 63 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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