Durham County property record for 3638 S Alston Ave, Durham, NC 27713
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,414 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.83 acres (36,155 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,361 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0739-32-2780 |
| Primary APN | 0739-32-2780 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,414 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,198 sqft |
| Basement Area | 600 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 36,155 sqft (0.83 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 380 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 3638 S ALSTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27713-1802 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CN |
| Legal Description | PROP-MCEWEN DAVID A & WIF E LISA M SHOLLENBERGER PL:000000-000000 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | TRIANGLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 2035 |
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2528 DALITY DR, RALEIGH, NC 27604-1292 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage TOWNE MORTGAGE OF THE CAROLINAS |
| Jan 11, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 21, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 21, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 6, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025127545 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10273 / 763 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 27, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0081030677 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 6, 2020 |
| Property Address | 3638 S ALSTON AVE, DURHAM, NC 27713-1802 |
| Document Number | 0090280170 |
| Book / Page | 9028 / 170 |
| Map Reference | MB 1024 PG 84 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020031728 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $300.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4413 BURLINGTON MILLS RD, 4413, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587-9133 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3638 S ALSTON AVE, DURHAM, NC 27713-1802 |
| Document Number | 2020031729 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020031729 |
| Name | TOWNE MORTGAGE OF THE CAROLINAS |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 11, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3638 S ALSTON AVE, DURHAM, NC 27713-1802 |
| Document Number | 0081030677 |
| Book / Page | 8103 / 677 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 27, 2016 |
| Instrument | 2017000647 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3638 S ALSTON AVE, 3638, DURHAM, NC 27713-1802 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3638 S ALSTON AVE, DURHAM, NC 27713-1802 |
| Document Number | 0081030682 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 11, 2017 |
| Book Page | 8103/682 |
| Instrument | 2017000648 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2047 |
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 | $2,361.00 (+2.56%) | $232,316 (-) Land $231,250 Building $1,066 | $232,316 (-) Land $231,250 Building $1,066 |
| 2025 | $2,302.00 (+34.86%) | $232,316 (+78.19%) Land $231,250 Building $1,066 | $232,316 (+78.19%) Land $231,250 Building $1,066 |
| 2023 | $1,707.00 (+2.34%) | $130,372 Land $52,125 Building $78,247 | $130,372 Land $52,125 Building $78,247 |
| 2022 | $1,668.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 97.4% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 17 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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