Durham County property record for 2602 Dovetail Dr, Durham, NC 27704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,586 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 acres (14,375 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $104,257 (May 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $1,735 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0852-28-1932 |
| Primary APN | 0852-28-1932 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,586 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,574 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Lot Area | 14,375 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 2602 DOVETAIL DR |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27704-3866 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PDR 2.120 |
| Legal Description | CARPENTER POINTE/PH:1/LT# 08 PL:000153-000279 |
| Legal Subdivision | CARPENTER PT P1 |
| Legal Phase | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | OAK GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 1806 |
2602 Dovetail Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2011.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2602 DOVETAIL DR, DURHAM, NC 27704-3866 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 11, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 11, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 30, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201113624 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6719 / 359 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 10, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0067190359 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 2602 DOVETAIL DR, DURHAM, NC 27704-3866 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2602 DOVETAIL DR, DURHAM, NC 27704-3866 |
| Document Number | 0091550315 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 3, 2020 |
| Book Page | 9155/315 |
| Instrument | 2020053245 |
| Name | DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 248 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2041 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2602 Dovetail Dr was $1,735, 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 | $1,735.00 (+2.54%) | $341,460 (-) Land $83,125 Building $258,335 | $341,460 (-) Land $83,125 Building $258,335 |
| 2025 | $1,692.00 | $341,460 Land $83,125 Building $258,335 | $341,460 Land $83,125 Building $258,335 |
| 2023 | $1,114.00 (+2.3%) | $170,223 Land $46,690 Building $123,533 | $170,223 Land $46,690 Building $123,533 |
| 2022 | $1,089.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2602 Dovetail Dr 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 |
| 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 2602 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 | 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 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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