Durham County property record for 2608 Melrose Ave, Durham, NC 27704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,654 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,038 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $118,500 (Nov 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $2,967 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0842-33-9757 |
| Primary APN | 0842-33-9757 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,654 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,654 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,038 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 2608 MELROSE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27704-5234 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-20 |
| Legal Description | NORTHEAST HILLS/SEC:02/BL K:J/LT#10 PL:000047-000035 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHEAST HLS SEC 2 |
| Legal Block | J |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | OAK GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 1801 |
2608 Melrose Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2005.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2608 MELROSE AVE, DURHAM, NC 27704-5234 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 2, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 2, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2549 / 770 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 15, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0047660701 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2608 Melrose Ave was $2,967, up 909.2% 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 | $2,967.00 (+909.18%) | $291,993 (-) Land $91,250 Building $200,743 | $291,993 (-) Land $91,250 Building $200,743 |
| 2025 | $294.00 | $291,993 Land $91,250 Building $200,743 | $291,993 Land $91,250 Building $200,743 |
| 2023 | $2,529.00 (+2.35%) | $193,095 Land $29,180 Building $163,915 | $193,095 Land $29,180 Building $163,915 |
| 2022 | $2,471.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2608 Melrose Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2016 · river or lake flooding |
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 2608 Melrose 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 | None beyond 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 246 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 |
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