Durham County property record for 3817 Townsend St, Durham, NC 27704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,542 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $119,000 (Oct 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $3,126 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0823-47-0908 |
| Primary APN | 0823-47-0908 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,542 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,542 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 94 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 3817 TOWNSEND ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27704-1509 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-10 |
| Legal Description | BRITISH WOODS/SEC:02/BLK: H/LT#05 PL:000073-000020 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRITISH WDS SEC 2 |
| Legal Block | H |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 1710 |
3817 Townsend St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 1999.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3817 TOWNSEND ST, DURHAM, NC 27704-1509 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 13, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 13, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2722 / 111 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 3817 TOWNSEND ST, DURHAM, NC 27704-1509 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0099690500 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 16, 2023 |
| Book Page | 9969/500 |
| Instrument | 2023071243 |
| Name | DUKE UNIVERSITY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | DURHAM, NC 27705 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Aug 10, 2038 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3817 Townsend St was $3,126, up 28.2% 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 | $3,126.00 (+28.17%) | $307,663 (-) Land $116,100 Building $191,563 | $307,663 (-) Land $116,100 Building $191,563 |
| 2025 | $2,439.00 | $307,663 Land $116,100 Building $191,563 | $307,663 Land $116,100 Building $191,563 |
| 2023 | $2,235.00 (+2.38%) | $170,624 Land $38,640 Building $131,984 | $170,624 Land $38,640 Building $131,984 |
| 2022 | $2,183.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3817 Townsend St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1984.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1984–1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1996 · Hurricane Fran |
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 3817 Townsend St 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 | 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 342 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures