Wake County property record for 218 Dowell Dr, Cary, NC 27511
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,326 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,043 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0763.07-57-9983-000 |
| Primary APN | 0763.07-57-9983-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,326 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,326 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Patio Area | 169 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 0056601 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 218 DOWELL DR |
| City | CARY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27511-3827 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R12 |
| Legal Description | LO59 MEADOWMONT |
| Legal Subdivision | MEADOWMONT |
| Legal Lot Number | 59 |
| Jurisdiction | WAKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CARY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 53506 |
218 Dowell Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2001.
Source: Wake County records, as of September 9, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 218 DOWELL DR, CARY, NC 27511-3827 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 13, 2001 |
| Transfer Doc | 91702460 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 218 Dowell Dr was $4,043.
Source: Wake County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,043.00 | $469,462 Land $290,000 Building $179,462 | $469,462 Land $290,000 Building $179,462 |
| 2023 | $2,803.00 | $277,750 Land $145,000 Building $132,750 | $277,750 Land $145,000 Building $132,750 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 218 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 218 Dowell 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 | 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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