Durham County property record for 3253 Rowena Ave, Durham, NC 27703
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 5.02 acres (218,671 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,282 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Transfer Dec 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0840-27-8524 |
| Primary APN | 0840-27-8524 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 218,671 sqft (5.02 acres) |
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| Sewer | Municipal |
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| Street Address | 3253 ROWENA AVE |
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| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27703-4448 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5 |
| Legal Description | PROP-RIGSBEE ROWENA/BLK:D /LT#116 GR PT PL:000014-000052 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROP-RIGSBEE ROWENA |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 116 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | OAK GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4012 |
| Census Tract | 1802 |
3253 Rowena Ave, residential vacant land, is owned by a company that acquired it in June 2015.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3243 ROWENA AVE, DURHAM, NC 27703-4448 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Dec 21, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 24, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0077600410 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 21, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3253 ROWENA AVE, DURHAM, NC 27703-4448 |
| Document Number | 0085670942 |
| Book / Page | 008567 / 000942 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 43820 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 4, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3243 ROWENA AVE DURHAM NC 277034448, DURHAM, NC 27703-4448 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 21, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3253 ROWENA AVE, DURHAM, NC 27703-4448 |
| Document Number | 0085670952 |
| Book / Page | 008567 / 000952 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 43821 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 3243 ROWENA AVE DURHAM NC 277034448, DURHAM, NC 27703-4448 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3253 Rowena Ave was $1,282, 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 | $1,282.00 (+2.48%) | $126,224 (-) Land $126,224 | $126,224 (-) Land $126,224 |
| 2025 | $1,251.00 | $126,224 Land $126,224 | $126,224 Land $126,224 |
| 2023 | $319.00 (+2.24%) | $24,416 Land $24,416 | $24,416 Land $24,416 |
| 2022 | $312.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3253 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 3253 Rowena 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 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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