2803 Thoreau Dr, Durham, NC 27703 Property Records

Durham County property record for 2803 Thoreau Dr, Durham, NC 27703

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,332 sqft · built 2004
Lot Size	0.25 acres (10,890 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$212,000 (May 2016)
Tax Bill	$4,956 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2024 Transfer Mar 2021 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`0749-82-1656`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0749-82-1656`
Alternative APNs	`0749-82-16-5698` `074904821666` `198921`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,332 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	1,990 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2004
Effective Year Built	Effective 2004
Architectural Style	Conventional
Lot Area	10,890 sqft (0.25 acres)
Garage Type	Attached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2803 THOREAU DR
City	DURHAM
State	NC
Zip	27703-5965
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	OI
Legal Description	BRADBURY GLEN/LT#208 PL:000163-000395
Legal Subdivision	BRADBURY GLEN
Legal Lot Number	208
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Township / Civil Division	TRIANGLE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2009
Census Tract	2038

Owner

2803 Thoreau Dr is owned by two individuals who acquired it in March 2024.

Source: Durham County records, as of September 17, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	67 WOODLAND CT, MONTOURSVILLE, PA 17754-9100
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 28, 2024	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Mar 8, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 26, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 26, 2016 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 10, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201616722
Deed Book / Page	7938 / 906
Last Transfer Date	Mar 20, 2024
Transfer Doc	0100760806
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Recording Date	Mar 28, 2024
Property Address	2803 THOREAU DR, DURHAM, NC 27703-5965
Document Number	0100760806
Book / Page	10076 / 806
Map Reference	MB 163 PG 386
Instrument Date	Mar 20, 2024
Instrument	2024091298
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 16, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	67 WOODLAND CT, MONTOURSVILLE, PA 17754-9100

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	67 WOODLAND CT, MONTOURSVILLE, PA 17754-9100

March 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Recording Date	Mar 8, 2021
Property Address	2803 THOREAU DR, DURHAM, NC 27703-5965
Document Number	0092540517
Book / Page	9254 / 517
Map Reference	MB 163 PG 386-400
Instrument Date	Feb 5, 2021
Instrument	2021011260
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 16, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	67 WOODLAND CT, MONTOURSVILLE, PA 17754-9100

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2803 Thoreau Dr was $4,956, up 2.5% from the year before.

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		$487,658 (-) Land $125,000 Building $362,658	$487,658 (-) Land $125,000 Building $362,658
2025	$4,956.00 (+2.52%)	$487,658 Land $125,000 Building $362,658	$487,658 Land $125,000 Building $362,658
2024	$4,834.00 (+56.19%)
2023	$3,095.00 (+2.31%)	$236,350 Land $46,987 Building $189,363	$236,350 Land $46,987 Building $189,363
2022	$3,025.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 2803 Thoreau 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
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 29 policies
Community Rating System	Class 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	29 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

The area around 2803 Thoreau Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

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 254 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 · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30

May also be available: Frontier, Spectrum, T-Mobile.

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