Durham County property record for 2421 W Cornwallis Rd, Durham, NC 27705
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,552 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.9 acres (39,204 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $456,500 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,003 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0811-13-0729 |
| Primary APN | 0811-13-0729 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,552 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,552 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 39,204 sqft (0.9 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 191 ft deep x 177 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 42 sqft |
| Patio Area | 934 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 2421 W CORNWALLIS RD |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27705-5500 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-20 |
| Legal Description | COLONY PARK/SEC:3/BLK:E/L T#14 E1/2 LT#13 PL:000036-000082 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLONY PRK SEC 3 |
| Legal Block | E |
| Legal Lot Number | 13,14 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | TRIANGLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 2030 |
2421 W Cornwallis Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2021.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2421 W CORNWALLIS RD, DURHAM, NC 27705-5500 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED COMMUNITY BANK |
| Apr 20, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
| Apr 26, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 26, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202113207 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9266 / 115 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2421 W CORNWALLIS RD, DURHAM, NC 27705-5500 |
| Document Number | 0092660115 |
| Book / Page | 9266 / 115 |
| Map Reference | MB 36 PG 82 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021013207 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $913.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2421 W CORNWALLIS RD, DURHAM, NC 27705-5500 |
| Document Number | 2021013208 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021013208 |
| Name | UNITED COMMUNITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 2421 W CORNWALLIS RD, DURHAM, NC 27705-5500 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0089140999 |
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| Date | Apr 20, 2020 |
| Book Page | 8914/999 |
| Instrument | 2020012462 |
| Name | UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | STRONGSVILLE, OH 44136 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.87% |
| Type Change Date | May 1, 2025 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 7.87% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 7.87% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2421 W CORNWALLIS RD, DURHAM, NC 27705-5500 |
| Document Number | 0081700196 |
| Book / Page | 8170 / 196 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017013698 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2421 W CORNWALLIS RD, DURHAM, NC 27705-5500 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0081700199 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 26, 2017 |
| Book Page | 8170/199 |
| Instrument | 2017013699 |
| Name | FIRST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2421 W Cornwallis Rd was $5,003, up 2.5% 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 | $5,003.00 (+2.52%) | $492,326 (-) Land $213,750 Building $278,576 | $492,326 (-) Land $213,750 Building $278,576 |
| 2025 | $4,880.00 | $492,326 Land $213,750 Building $278,576 | $492,326 Land $213,750 Building $278,576 |
| 2023 | $4,246.00 (+2.34%) | $324,180 Land $95,200 Building $228,980 | $324,180 Land $95,200 Building $228,980 |
| 2022 | $4,149.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2421 W Cornwallis Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2016.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2016–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2018 · Hurricane Florence |
| Claims by Event |
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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 2421 W Cornwallis Rd 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 189 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 | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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