Wake County property record for 137 Dowell Dr, Cary, NC 27511
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,869 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.469 acres (20,473 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $144,000 (May 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $2,935 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage Feb 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0763.07-58-7527 0006646 |
| Primary APN | 0763.07-58-7527 0006646 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,869 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,869 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 20,473 sqft (0.469 acres) |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 205 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 0006646 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 000664601 |
| Street Address | 137 DOWELL DR |
| City | CARY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27511-3825 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R12 |
| Legal Description | LO10 MEADOWMONT SUB BM1959-00368 |
| Legal Township | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | MEADOWMONT SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | WAKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CARY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 53506 |
137 Dowell Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 1997.
Source: Wake County records, as of April 18, 2024
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 137 DOWELL DR, CARY, NC 27511-3825 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Feb 13, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HIGHLANDS HM MTG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 23, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 23, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0007477279 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAKE NC |
| Property Address | 137 DOWELL DR, CARY, NC 27511-3825 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 6, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC, AMROCK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 186121499 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18612/1499 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAKE NC |
| Property Address | 137 DOWELL DR, CARY, NC 27511-3825 |
| Document Number | 170480194 |
| Book / Page | 017048 / 000194 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 13, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 23, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 137 DOWELL DR CARY NC 275113825, CARY, NC 27511-3825 |
| Document Number | 170480194 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Book Page | 017048/000194 |
| Name | HIGHLANDS HM MTG |
|---|---|
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27609 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 19, 2048 |
Source: Wake County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| Municipality | Cary Town |
| County | Wake County |
| Unified School District | Wake County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,935.00 | $290,946 Land $145,000 Building $145,946 | $290,946 Land $145,000 Building $145,946 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 137 Dowell Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2017.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 7, 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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2017–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
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 137 Dowell Dr 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 96% of the US · lower than 97.9% 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 | TOWN OF CARY serves 227,300 people · EPA ID NC0392020 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli resolved · May 2023 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 263 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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