Durham County property record for 1202 Chowan Ave, Durham, NC 27713
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,005 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.51 acres (22,216 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,597 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0739-19-2560 |
| Primary APN | 0739-19-2560 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,005 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,005 sqft |
| Basement Area | 435 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 435 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,216 sqft (0.51 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 506 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 506 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 175 sqft |
| Patio Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1202 CHOWAN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27713-1236 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-20 |
| Legal Description | EMORYWOOD ESTATES/SEC:04/ BLK:K/T#01A PL:000153-000313 |
| Legal Subdivision | EMORYWOOD ESTATES |
| Legal Block | K |
| Legal Lot Number | 1A |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | TRIANGLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 2026 |
1202 Chowan Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1202 CHOWAN AVE, DURHAM, NC 27713-1236 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1202 Chowan Ave was $4,597, up 15.7% from the year before.
Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Durham County |
| Municipality | Durham City |
| Unified School District | Durham Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,597.00 (+15.74%) | $501,576 (-) Land $169,875 Building $331,701 | $501,576 (-) Land $169,875 Building $331,701 |
| 2025 | $3,972.00 | $501,576 Land $169,875 Building $331,701 | $501,576 Land $169,875 Building $331,701 |
| 2023 | $1,340.00 (-14.27%) | $244,355 Land $45,300 Building $199,055 | $244,355 Land $45,300 Building $199,055 |
| 2022 | $1,563.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1202 Chowan Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2009.
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 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2009–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
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 1202 Chowan Ave 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 97% of the US · lower than 98.5% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 272 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier.
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