Durham County property record for 2633 Melrose Ave, Durham, NC 27704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,076 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.68 acres (29,621 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (Oct 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $3,203 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0842-43-5878 |
| Primary APN | 0842-43-5878 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,076 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,332 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 720 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 29,621 sqft (0.68 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 152 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 506 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 506 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 105 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 2633 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#09/LT#08 E 1/2 PL:000047-000035 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHEAST HLS SEC 2 |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 8,9 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | OAK GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 1801 |
2633 Melrose Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2005.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2633 MELROSE AVE, DURHAM, NC 27704-5233 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 24, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 24, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4994 / 816 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 2633 MELROSE AVE, DURHAM, NC 27704-5233 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0092140627 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Book Page | 9214/627 |
| Instrument | 2021004690 |
| Name | FIRST HORIZON BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MEMPHIS, TN 38103 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2036 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2633 Melrose Ave was $3,203, 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 | $3,203.00 (+2.53%) | $315,205 (-) Land $105,000 Building $210,205 | $315,205 (-) Land $105,000 Building $210,205 |
| 2025 | $3,124.00 | $315,205 Land $105,000 Building $210,205 | $315,205 Land $105,000 Building $210,205 |
| 2023 | $3,009.00 (+2.35%) | $229,749 Land $33,820 Building $195,929 | $229,749 Land $33,820 Building $195,929 |
| 2022 | $2,940.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2633 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 risk around 2633 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.
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 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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