Durham County property record for 228 Overlook Ave, Durham, NC 27712
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,326 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,615 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0824-86-2963 |
| Primary APN | 0824-86-2963 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,326 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,326 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 280 sqft |
| Heating System | Radiant |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 228 OVERLOOK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27712-2829 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-10 |
| Legal Description | RIVER FRST/SEC:02/BLK:C/L T#15 PL:000071-000021 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVER FRST SEC 2 |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LEBANON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4011 |
| Census Tract | 1601 |
228 Overlook Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 228 OVERLOOK AVE, DURHAM, NC 27712-2829 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 228 Overlook Ave was $1,615, down 4% 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 | $1,615.00 (-40.01%) | $264,955 (-) Land $79,375 Building $185,580 | $264,955 (-) Land $79,375 Building $185,580 |
| 2025 | $2,692.00 (+2.51%) | $264,955 Land $79,375 Building $185,580 | $264,955 Land $79,375 Building $185,580 |
| 2024 | $2,626.00 (+49.46%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,757.00 (+70.58%) | $134,173 Land $31,725 Building $102,448 | $134,173 Land $31,725 Building $102,448 |
| 2022 | $1,030.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 228 Overlook Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 18 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 17 (2018–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 17 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · 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 228 Overlook Ave 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 117 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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