Durham County property record for 2638 S Alston Ave, Durham, NC 27713
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,202 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $402,000 (Apr 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $4,054 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2026 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0739-48-6697 |
| Primary APN | 0739-48-6697 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,202 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,489 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 195 ft deep x 105 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 1,873 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 2638 S ALSTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27713-1316 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-20 |
| Legal Description | PROP-SEARS E L PL:000000-000000 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROP-SEARS |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | TRIANGLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 2035 |
2638 S Alston Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2026.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2638 S ALSTON AVE, DURHAM, NC 27713-1316 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE |
| Apr 19, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE, STERLING TITLE COMPANY |
| Apr 19, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE, LONGLEAF TITLE INSURANCE LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 15, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 15, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 19, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026170407 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10521 / 652 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2638 S ALSTON AVE, DURHAM, NC 27713-1316 |
| Document Number | 0000170407 |
| Book / Page | 10521 / 652 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026170407 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $81,204.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 2638 S ALSTON AVE, DURHAM, NC 27713-1316 |
| Document Number | 0000170408, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026170408 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Number | 0000170409, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Book Page | 10521/669 |
| Instrument | 2026170409 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Rate | 6% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2638 S ALSTON AVE, DURHAM, NC 27713-1316 |
| Document Number | 0105210652 |
| Book / Page | 10521 / 652 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026170407 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $81,204.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 2638 S ALSTON AVE, DURHAM, NC 27713-1316 |
| Document Number | 0000170408, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Book Page | 10521/656 |
| Instrument | 2026170408 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Number | 0000170409, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Book Page | 10521/669 |
| Instrument | 2026170409 |
| Name | NORTH CAROLINA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Rate | 6% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2638 S ALSTON AVE, DURHAM, NC 27713-1316 |
| Document Number | 0096720479 |
| Book / Page | 9672 / 479 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022016436 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 28, 2022 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, STERLING TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $640.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3739 NATIONAL DR STE 201, 3739, RALEIGH, NC 27612-4844 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1108 S BALDWIN AVE #206 # 206, 206, ARCADIA, CA 91007-7508 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2638 S ALSTON AVE, DURHAM, NC 27713-1316 |
| Document Number | 0096720475 |
| Book / Page | 9672 / 475 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022016435 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 28, 2022 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, LONGLEAF TITLE INSURANCE LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $622.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3739 NATIONAL DR STE 201, 201, RALEIGH, NC 27612-4844 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2638 S Alston Ave was $4,054, 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 | $4,054.00 (+2.5%) | $398,976 (-) Land $133,000 Building $265,976 | $398,976 (-) Land $133,000 Building $265,976 |
| 2025 | $3,955.00 | $398,976 Land $133,000 Building $265,976 | $398,976 Land $133,000 Building $265,976 |
| 2023 | $2,784.00 (+2.35%) | $212,578 Land $28,080 Building $184,498 | $212,578 Land $28,080 Building $184,498 |
| 2022 | $2,720.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2638 S Alston 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 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 2638 S Alston 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 95% of the US · lower than 97.4% 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 296 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 | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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