Durham County property record for 303 Sowell St, Durham, NC 27701
| Property Type | Other |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 924 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Jul 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,210 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0831-32-6359 |
| Primary APN | 0831-32-6359 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 924 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 880 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 303 SOWELL ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27701-4249 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Miscellaneous |
| Local Zoning Code | IL |
| Legal Description | PROP-SOWELL F W PL:000000-000000 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 1400 |
303 Sowell St is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2015.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 604 CATALPA DR, DURHAM, NC 27704-5266 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201525425 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7758 / 631 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 8, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2801000324 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 303 SOWELL ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-4249 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 4, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1321 HUMPHREY ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-4229 |
| Document Number | OPR100690872 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 19, 2024 |
| Book Page | OPR 10069/872 |
| Instrument | 2024090062 |
| Name | COGENT BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 3600 N DUKE ST, DURHAM, NC 27704 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Mar 18, 2039 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 303 Sowell St was $1,210, down 18% 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 | $1,210.00 (-17.97%) | $148,891 (-) Land $63,602 Building $85,289 | $148,891 (-) Land $63,602 Building $85,289 |
| 2025 | $1,475.00 | $148,891 Land $63,602 Building $85,289 | $148,891 Land $63,602 Building $85,289 |
| 2023 | $868.00 (+2.36%) | $66,282 Land $8,102 Building $58,180 | $66,282 Land $8,102 Building $58,180 |
| 2022 | $848.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 303 Sowell St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 21, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 303 Sowell St 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.5% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 367 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber.
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