Durham County property record for 1016 Cortez Dr, Durham, NC 27703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 858 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.47 acres (20,473 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $61,500 (Mar 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,848 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage May 2018 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0840-34-2777 |
| Primary APN | 0840-34-2777 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 858 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 858 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,473 sqft (0.47 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 199 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1016 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/LT#15 E 1/2 PL:00031B-000092 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROP-MARKHAM MARY H |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | OAK GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 1809 |
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1016 CORTEZ DR, DURHAM, NC 27703-5412 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| May 9, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI QUICKEN LNS |
| Mar 14, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 14, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 14, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20178213 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8141 / 644 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 17, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0074080455 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 1016 CORTEZ DR, DURHAM, NC 27703-5412 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC, AMROCK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0094200819 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 6, 2021 |
| Book Page | 9420/819 |
| Instrument | 2021039812 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 1016 CORTEZ DR, DURHAM, NC 27703-5412 |
| Document Number | 0084220101 |
| Instrument Date | May 9, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1016 CORTEZ DR DURHAM NC 277035412, DURHAM, NC 27703-5412 |
| Document Number | 0084220101 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 11, 2018 |
| Book Page | 008422/000101 |
| Instrument | 15820 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 10, 2048 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 14, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1016 CORTEZ DR, DURHAM, NC 27703-5412 |
| Document Number | 0081410644 |
| Book / Page | 008141 / 000644 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 8213 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $123.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1016 CORTEZ DR DURHAM NC 277035412, DURHAM, NC 27703-5412 |
| Document Number | 81410647 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 14, 2017 |
| Book Page | 008141/000647 |
| Instrument | 8214 |
| Address | 816 GRACEY WAY, ROUGEMONT, NC 27572-9325 |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Mar 13, 2018 |
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 | $1,848.00 (+3.65%) | $244,045 (-) Land $128,625 Building $115,420 | $244,045 (-) Land $128,625 Building $115,420 |
| 2025 | $1,783.00 (+85.54%) | $244,045 (+188.02%) Land $128,625 Building $115,420 | $244,045 (+188.02%) Land $128,625 Building $115,420 |
| 2023 | $961.00 (+3.11%) | $84,733 Land $29,360 Building $55,373 | $84,733 Land $29,360 Building $55,373 |
| 2022 | $932.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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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