Durham County property record for 2502 Dovetail Dr, Durham, NC 27704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,542 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.36 acres (15,682 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $174,500 (Oct 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,522 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0852-28-0054 |
| Primary APN | 0852-28-0054 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,542 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,542 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 15,682 sqft (0.36 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 2502 DOVETAIL DR |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27704-3864 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PDR 2.120 |
| Legal Description | CARPENTER POINTE/PH:1/LT# 01 PL:000153-000279 |
| Legal Subdivision | CARPENTER PT P1 |
| Legal Phase | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | OAK GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 1806 |
2502 Dovetail Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2016.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2502 DOVETAIL DR, DURHAM, NC 27704-3864 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 4, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 4, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 23, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201634483 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8036 / 658 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 14, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0066320206 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2502 DOVETAIL DR, DURHAM, NC 27704-3864 |
| Document Number | 0083890445 |
| Book / Page | 008389 / 000445 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 9694 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 9, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2502 DOVETAIL DR DURHAM NC 277043864, DURHAM, NC 27704-3864 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2502 Dovetail Dr was $3,522, 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 | $3,522.00 (+2.53%) | $346,579 (-) Land $85,000 Building $261,579 | $346,579 (-) Land $85,000 Building $261,579 |
| 2025 | $3,435.00 | $346,579 Land $85,000 Building $261,579 | $346,579 Land $85,000 Building $261,579 |
| 2023 | $2,373.00 (+2.37%) | $181,165 Land $47,670 Building $133,495 | $181,165 Land $47,670 Building $133,495 |
| 2022 | $2,318.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2502 Dovetail Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 8 (10% 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 risk around 2502 Dovetail 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
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 147 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Hotwire Communications.
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