Durham County property record for 3238 Rowena Ave, Durham, NC 27703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $105,322 (Aug 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $2,689 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2016 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0840-27-0690 |
| Primary APN | 0840-27-0690 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 3238 ROWENA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27703-4449 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5 |
| Legal Description | PROP-RIGSBEE ROWENA/BLK:D /SUN RIVER BUILDERS/LT#0 PL:000144-000199 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROP-RIGSBEE ROWENA |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | OAK GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4009 |
| Census Tract | 1802 |
3238 Rowena Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2003.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3238 ROWENA AVE, DURHAM, NC 27703-4449 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 31, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4050 / 907 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 5, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 4050000907 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 3238 ROWENA AVE, DURHAM, NC 27703-4449 |
| Document Number | 0081210716 |
| Book / Page | 008121 / 000716 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 3, 2016 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Title Company | PREMIUM TITLE TSG |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3238 ROWENA AVE DURHAM NC 277034449, DURHAM, NC 27703-4449 |
| Document Number | 0081210716 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 8, 2017 |
| Book Page | 008121/000716 |
| Instrument | 4317 |
| Name | OCWEN LN SERVICING |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33407 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 7, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.12% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3238 Rowena Ave was $2,689, up 2.6% 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 | $2,689.00 (+2.56%) | $264,589 (-) Land $78,400 Building $186,189 | $264,589 (-) Land $78,400 Building $186,189 |
| 2025 | $2,622.00 | $264,589 Land $78,400 Building $186,189 | $264,589 Land $78,400 Building $186,189 |
| 2023 | $1,646.00 (+2.36%) | $125,695 Land $16,755 Building $108,940 | $125,695 Land $16,755 Building $108,940 |
| 2022 | $1,608.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3238 Rowena 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 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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 3238 Rowena 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 97% of the US · lower than 98.5% 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 228 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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