Durham County property record for 2508 Harvard Ave, Durham, NC 27703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 700 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $87,500 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,996 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0831-73-8002 |
| Primary APN | 0831-73-8002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 700 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 700 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 113 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 2508 HARVARD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27703-4158 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5 |
| Legal Description | PROP-SMITH H L/LT#01 PL:000016-000164 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROP-SMITH H L |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 1001 |
2508 Harvard Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2020.
Source: Durham County records, as of September 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2508 HARVARD AVE, DURHAM, NC 27703-4158 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERIS BANK |
| Apr 13, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer BARBARA B & JOSEPH P JR EVANS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 13, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 13, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 13, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202043775 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9097 / 496 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2508 HARVARD AVE, DURHAM, NC 27703-4158 |
| Document Number | 0090970496 |
| Book / Page | 9097 / 496 |
| Map Reference | MB 16 PG 164 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020043775 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $175.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2508 HARVARD AVE, DURHAM, NC 27703-4158 |
| Document Number | 2020043776 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020043776 |
| Name | AMERIS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2508 HARVARD AVE, DURHAM, NC 27703-4158 |
| Document Number | 0081620481 |
| Book / Page | 008162 / 000481 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 12158 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 9, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,350.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 52717 DURHAM NC 277172717, DURHAM, NC 27717-2717 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 81620486 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 13, 2017 |
| Book Page | 008162/000486 |
| Instrument | 12159 |
| Name | BARBARA B & JOSEPH P JR EVANS |
|---|---|
| Address | 3507 PICKETT RD, DURHAM, NC 27705-5326 |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Apr 12, 2032 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2508 Harvard Ave was $1,996, 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 | $196,467 (-) Land $107,100 Building $89,367 | $196,467 (-) Land $107,100 Building $89,367 | |
| 2025 | $1,996.00 (+2.52%) | $196,467 Land $107,100 Building $89,367 | $196,467 Land $107,100 Building $89,367 |
| 2024 | $1,947.00 (+117.54%) | ||
| 2023 | $895.00 (+2.4%) | $68,340 Land $26,662 Building $41,678 | $68,340 Land $26,662 Building $41,678 |
| 2022 | $874.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2508 Harvard Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 21, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 2508 Harvard Ave is low, with less than 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 94% of the US · lower than 96% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | 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 435 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 |
| 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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