Durham County property record for 1268 Cortez Dr, Durham, NC 27703
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 10.5 acres (460,429 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,350,000 (Aug 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $28 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Sale Aug 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0840-44-2397 |
| Primary APN | 0840-44-2397 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 460,429 sqft (10.5 acres) |
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| Street Address | 1268 CORTEZ DR |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27703 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-20 |
| Legal Description | PROP-MARKHAM MARY H/LT#23 PL:00031B-000092 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROP-MARKHAM MARY H |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | OAK GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 1809 |
1268 Cortez Dr, vacant land, is owned by a company that bought it in August 2019.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 275 CARPENTER HILL LN, CARY, NC 27519-8036 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2021 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 27, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer REMAINDERMEN CONTINGENT (TE) |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 27, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 27, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201930702 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8736 / 747 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1268 CORTEZ DR, DURHAM, NC 27703 |
| Document Number | 0095540076 |
| Book / Page | 9554 / 76 |
| Map Reference | MB 31 PG 92 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021062593 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 5, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 10030 GREEN LEVEL CHURCH RD # RD802-14, 10030, CARY, NC 27519-8194 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 10030 GREEN LEVEL CHURCH RD # 802-14, 802, CARY, NC 27519-8195 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 27, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1268 CORTEZ DR, DURHAM, NC 27703 |
| Document Number | 0087360747 |
| Book / Page | 008736 / 000747 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 30702 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,700.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 10030 GREEN LEVEL CHURCH RD #80 CARY NC 275198194, 80, CARY, NC 27519-8194 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 87360763 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 27, 2019 |
| Book Page | 008736/000763 |
| Instrument | 30703 |
| Name | REMAINDERMEN CONTINGENT (TE) |
|---|---|
| Address | APEX, NC 27502 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Aug 26, 2024 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1268 Cortez Dr was $28, up 3.7% 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 | $28.00 (+3.7%) | $710,920 (-) Land $710,920 | $710,920 (-) Land $710,920 |
| 2025 | $27.00 | $710,920 Land $710,920 | $710,920 Land $710,920 |
| 2023 | $35.00 (-96.77%) | ||
| 2022 | $1,083.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1268 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 1268 Cortez Dr is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 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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