Durham County property record for 208 Dowd St, Durham, NC 27701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,529 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0831-18-1966 |
| Primary APN | 0831-18-1966 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,529 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,529 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 300 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 208 DOWD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27701-2442 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CG |
| Legal Description | PROP-DOWD J W/LT#04 PL:000000-000000 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2035 |
| Census Tract | 2200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Cleveland Street District listed 1985 · 17 contributing resources · NRIS 85002438 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Durham County records, as of September 23, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 904 N ROXBORO ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-2458 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 2008 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 2008 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 29, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 6031 / 610 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 10, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0060310610 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 23, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Durham County |
| Municipality | Durham City |
| Unified School District | Durham Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $312,438 (+70.75%) Land $172,498 Building $139,940 | $312,438 (+70.75%) Land $172,498 Building $139,940 |
| 2023 | $182,977 Land $62,726 Building $120,251 | $182,977 Land $62,726 Building $120,251 |
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 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 406 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Google Fiber.
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