Durham County property record for 3517 Esther Dr, Durham, NC 27703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,147 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 1.04 acres (45,302 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $38,500 (Jan 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,852 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0840-13-7334 |
| Primary APN | 0840-13-7334 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,147 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,147 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,147 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,147 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 45,302 sqft (1.04 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 186 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 162 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 3517 ESTHER DR |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27703-5310 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Description | PROP-RIGSBEE RUFUS/TR#02 PT PL:000000-000000 |
| Legal Tract | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | OAK GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 1809 |
3517 Esther Dr is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2023.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13510 ROXBORO RD, ROUGEMONT, NC 27572-7897 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 30, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 30, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202350604 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9855 / 377 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 23, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0098550377 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 3517 ESTHER DR, DURHAM, NC 27703-5310 |
| Document Number | 0098550377 |
| Book / Page | 9855 / 377 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2023050604 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $77.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5010 GARRETT RD APT 634, 634, DURHAM, NC 27707-5953 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 13510 ROXBORO RD, ROUGEMONT, NC 27572-7897 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3517 Esther Dr was $1,852, up 3.5% from the year before.
Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Durham County |
| Unified School District | Durham Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,852.00 (+3.52%) | $237,389 (-) Land $159,516 Building $77,873 | $237,389 (-) Land $159,516 Building $77,873 |
| 2025 | $1,789.00 | $237,389 Land $159,516 Building $77,873 | $237,389 Land $159,516 Building $77,873 |
| 2023 | $1,296.00 (+3.6%) | $118,425 Land $58,770 Building $59,655 | $118,425 Land $58,770 Building $59,655 |
| 2022 | $1,251.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3517 Esther Dr 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 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 3517 Esther Dr 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 94% of the US · lower than 96% 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 242 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier.
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