217 Diamond Head Dr, Durham, NC 27705 Property Records

Durham County property record for 217 Diamond Head Dr, Durham, NC 27705

Property Summary

Property Type	Townhouse
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,561 sqft · built 2011
Lot Size	0.05 acres (2,178 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on Record
Last Sale	$247,000 (Mar 2018)
Tax Bill	$3,879 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2023 Transfer Aug 2021 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`0802-98-9115`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0802-98-9115`
Alternative APNs	`0802-98-91-1589` `212816`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,561 sqft Heated Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2011
Effective Year Built	Effective 2011
Architectural Style	Townhouse
Lot Area	2,178 sqft (0.05 acres)
Garage Type	Attached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Heat Pump

Location & Zoning

Street Address	217 DIAMOND HEAD DR
City	DURHAM
State	NC
Zip	27705-2877
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning Code	RS-M
Legal Description	THOMPSON RDGE TWNHMS/PH:0 1-02/LT#017 REV MODEL-EL PL:000188-000207
Legal Subdivision	THOMPSON RDG TW
Legal Phase	01-02
Legal Lot Number	17
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Township / Civil Division	DURHAM
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4000
Census Tract	1706

Owner

Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on Record
Mailing Address	217 DIAMOND HEAD DR, DURHAM, NC 27705-2877
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 19, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Aug 31, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BROKER SOLUTIONS INC
Oct 31, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Mar 15, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ON Q FINANCIAL INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 15, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 15, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Nov 4, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20188516
Deed Book / Page	8383 / 196
Last Transfer Date	Apr 13, 2023
Transfer Doc	0099004530
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Recording Date	Apr 19, 2023
Property Address	217 DIAMOND HEAD DR, DURHAM, NC 27705-2877
Document Number	0099004530
Book / Page	9900 / 4530
Map Reference	MB 188 PG 207
Instrument Date	Apr 13, 2023
Instrument	2023058815
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	217 DIAMOND HEAD DR, DURHAM, NC 27705-2877

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	217 DIAMOND HEAD DR, DURHAM, NC 27705-2877

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Property Address	217 DIAMOND HEAD DR, DURHAM, NC 27705-2877
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 9, 2021
Title Company	VANTAGE PT TITLE INC, VANTAGE POINT TITLE INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0094470863
Date	Aug 31, 2021
Book Page	9447/863
Instrument	2021044433

Lender

Name	BROKER SOLUTIONS INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	TUSTIN, CA 92780

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2051

October 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Property Address	217 DIAMOND HEAD DR, DURHAM, NC 27705-2877
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0087900217
Date	Oct 31, 2019
Book Page	8790/217
Instrument	2019040233

Lender

Name	BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	NEW YORK, NY 10006

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2049

March 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Recording Date	Mar 15, 2018
Property Address	217 DIAMOND HEAD DR, DURHAM, NC 27705-2877
Document Number	0083830196
Book / Page	8383 / 196
Map Reference	MB 188 PG 207
Instrument Date	Mar 2, 2018
Instrument	2018008516
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 30, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$494.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3811 BRIGHTON CT, 3811, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22305-1572

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	217 DIAMOND HEAD DR, DURHAM, NC 27705-2877

Mortgage

Document Number	2018008517
Date	Mar 15, 2018
Instrument	2018008517

Lender

Name	ON Q FINANCIAL INC
Type	Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 17, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	North Carolina
County	Durham County
Municipality	Durham City
Unified School District	Durham Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$3,879.00 (+2.54%)	$381,695 (-) Land $95,000 Building $286,695	$381,695 (-) Land $95,000 Building $286,695
2025	$3,783.00 (+13.26%)	$381,695 (+49.66%) Land $95,000 Building $286,695	$381,695 (+49.66%) Land $95,000 Building $286,695
2023	$3,340.00 (+2.33%)	$255,038 Land $50,000 Building $205,038	$255,038 Land $50,000 Building $205,038
2022	$3,264.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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	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

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	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 271 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Google Fiber, Hotwire Communications.

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