Durham County property record for 3521 Preston Ave, Durham, NC 27705
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,523 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,226 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0823-14-5423 |
| Primary APN | 0823-14-5423 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,523 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,523 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 3521 PRESTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27705-2151 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-10 |
| Legal Description | KIRKWOOD/SEC:02/BLK:D/LT# 007-009 INCL S PT PL:00031A-000053 |
| Legal Subdivision | KIRKWOOD SEC 2 |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,9 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4011 |
| Census Tract | 1705 |
3521 Preston Ave is held in a trust since January 2001.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4305 37TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008-3134 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 5, 2001 |
| Transfer Doc | 2980000157 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3521 Preston Ave was $3,226.
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 | $317,430 (-) Land $144,000 Building $173,430 | $317,430 (-) Land $144,000 Building $173,430 | |
| 2025 | $3,226.00 | $317,430 Land $144,000 Building $173,430 | $317,430 Land $144,000 Building $173,430 |
| 2023 | $2,264.00 (+2.35%) | $172,889 Land $35,145 Building $137,744 | $172,889 Land $35,145 Building $137,744 |
| 2022 | $2,212.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3521 Preston Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2017.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2017–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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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 3521 Preston 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 96% of the US · lower than 97.9% 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 259 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 | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Frontier, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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