2617 Melrose Ave, Durham, NC 27704 Property Records

Durham County property record for 2617 Melrose Ave, Durham, NC 27704

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,251 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size	0.9 acres (39,204 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$130,000 (Jan 2017)
Tax Bill	$4,553 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2026 Line of Credit Apr 2026 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`0842-43-2966`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0842-43-2966`
Alternative APNs	`0842-43-29-6604` `084203432957` `160721`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,251 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	1,651 sqft
Basement Area	638 sqft
Unfinished Basement	638 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1978
Effective Year Built	Effective 1978
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Brick Veneer
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	39,204 sqft (0.9 acres)
Lot Dimensions	200 ft deep x 200 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	600 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	80 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC
Sewer	Municipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2617 MELROSE AVE
City	DURHAM
State	NC
Zip	27704-5233
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS-20
Legal Description	NORTHEAST HILLS/SEC:02/BL K:C/LT#05-06 PL:000047-000035
Legal Subdivision	NORTHEAST HLS SEC 2
Legal Block	C
Legal Lot Number	5,6
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Township / Civil Division	OAK GROVE
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4007
Census Tract	1801

Owner

2617 Melrose Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2017.

Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	2617 MELROSE AVE, DURHAM, NC 27704-5233
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 24, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit NEW AMERICAN FUNDING
Apr 6, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NEIGHBORHOODLOANS INC
Dec 15, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO
Jan 27, 2017	Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 27, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 27, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 13, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20172844
Deed Book / Page	8114 / 272
Prior Transfer Date	Oct 11, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc	0080410307
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Recording Date	Sep 24, 2026
Property Address	2617 MELROSE AVE, DURHAM, NC 27704-5233
Document Number	0000188531
Book / Page	10630 / 180
Instrument Date	Sep 18, 2026
Instrument	2026188531
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 1, 2026
Title Company	TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SERVICES

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2617 MELROSE AVE, DURHAM, NC 27704-5233

Mortgage

Document Number	0000188531,
Date	Sep 24, 2026
Book Page	10630/180
Instrument	2026188531

Lender

Name	NEW AMERICAN FUNDING

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 14, 2056

Interest

Max Rate	-1%

April 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Recording Date	Apr 6, 2026
Property Address	2617 MELROSE AVE, DURHAM, NC 27704-5233
Document Number	0000169351
Book / Page	10515 / 636
Instrument Date	Mar 30, 2026
Instrument	2026169351
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 12, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2617 MELROSE AVE, DURHAM, NC 27704-5233

Mortgage

Document Number	0000169351,
Date	Apr 6, 2026
Book Page	10515/636
Instrument	2026169351

Lender

Name	NEIGHBORHOODLOANS INC

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	5.98%
Initial Type	Fixed Rate
Max Rate	-1%

December 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Property Address	2617 MELROSE AVE, DURHAM, NC 27704-5233
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 26, 2023
Title Company	STEWART TITLE, STEWART TTL GUARANTY NON CA

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2617 MELROSE AVE, DURHAM, NC 27704-5233

Mortgage

Document Number	0100280689
Date	Dec 15, 2023
Book Page	10028/689
Instrument	2023082439

Lender

Name	FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO
Type	Bank
Address	RALEIGH, NC 27611

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

January 2017: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Recording Date	Jan 27, 2017
Property Address	2617 MELROSE AVE, DURHAM, NC 27704-5233
Document Number	0081140272
Book / Page	8114 / 272
Instrument Date	Oct 9, 2016
Instrument	2017002844
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 22, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2617 MELROSE AVE, DURHAM, NC 27704-5233

Mortgage

Document Number	0081140274
Date	Jan 27, 2017
Book Page	8114/274
Instrument	2017002845

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 2617 Melrose Ave was $4,553.

Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 17, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	North Carolina
County	Durham County
Municipality	Durham City
Unified School District	Durham Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$4,553.00	$448,058 (-) Land $118,750 Building $329,308	$448,058 (-) Land $118,750 Building $329,308
2025	$4,553.00 (+2.52%)	$448,058 Land $118,750 Building $329,308	$448,058 Land $118,750 Building $329,308
2024	$4,441.00 (+3.76%)
2023	$4,280.00 (+2.34%)	$326,768 Land $38,360 Building $288,408	$326,768 Land $38,360 Building $288,408
2022	$4,182.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2617 Melrose Ave 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

Wildfire risk around 2617 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	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 66 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 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Frontier.

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