701 Dowd St, Durham, NC 27701 Property Records

Durham County property record for 701 Dowd St, Durham, NC 27701

Property Summary

Property Type	Multi-Family Dwellings
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,473 sqft · built 1945
Lot Size	0.14 acres (6,098 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$330,000 (Nov 2023)
Tax Bill	$3,280 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2023 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2017 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`0831-39-2144`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0831-39-2144`
Alternative APNs	`0831-39-21-4410` `083106392144` `110779`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	3 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,473 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	737 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1945
Effective Year Built	Effective 1945
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	6,098 sqft (0.14 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	196 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Space Heater
Sewer	Municipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address	701 DOWD ST
City	DURHAM
State	NC
Zip	27701-2620
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings
Local Zoning Code	RU-5(2)
Legal Description	GEERWOOD PARK/LT#050 PL:00005A-000049
Legal Subdivision	GEERWOOD PRK
Legal Lot Number	50
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Township / Civil Division	DURHAM
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2001
Census Tract	900

Owner

Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	700 DREW ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-2625
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 20, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NEW AMERICAN FUNDING
Dec 18, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FmHA Mortgage MECHANICS & FARMERS BANK
Aug 6, 2020	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
Sep 21, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MOVEMENT MORTGAGE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 20, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 20, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 21, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202380143
Deed Book / Page	10016 / 887
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 4, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	0090280112
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Recording Date	Nov 20, 2023
Property Address	701 DOWD ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-2620
Document Number	0100160887
Book / Page	10016 / 887
Map Reference	MB 5A PG 49
Instrument Date	Nov 17, 2023
Instrument	2023080143
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 6, 2023
Title Company	INVESTOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, INVESTORS TITLE INSURANCE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$660.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5300 OLDCASTLE LN, SPRINGFIELD, VA 22151-1930

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	700 DREW ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-2625

Mortgage

Document Number	2023080144
Date	Nov 20, 2023
Instrument	2023080144

Lender

Name	NEW AMERICAN FUNDING
Type	Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2053

December 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Property Address	701 DOWD ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-2620
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 22, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0083300869
Date	Dec 18, 2017
Book Page	8330/869
Instrument	2017044365

Lender

Name	MECHANICS & FARMERS BANK
Type	Bank
Address	DURHAM, NC 27707

Agreement

Type	FmHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	60 Months
Due	Dec 15, 2022

August 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Recording Date	Aug 6, 2020
Property Address	701 DOWD ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-2620
Document Number	0090280112
Book / Page	9028 / 112
Map Reference	MB 5A PG 49
Instrument Date	Aug 4, 2020
Instrument	2020031720
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 22, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	701 DOWD ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-2620

Mortgage

Document Number	2020031721
Date	Aug 6, 2020
Instrument	2020031721

Lender

Name	THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2050

September 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Recording Date	Sep 21, 2018
Property Address	701 DOWD ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-2620
Document Number	0085120191
Book / Page	8512 / 191
Map Reference	MB 5A PG 49
Instrument Date	Sep 20, 2018
Instrument	2018033246
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 22, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$488.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	918 ORIENT ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-1819

Mortgage

Document Number	2018033247
Date	Sep 21, 2018
Instrument	2018033247

Lender

Name	MOVEMENT MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2048

Mortgage

Document Number	0085120194
Date	Sep 21, 2018
Book Page	8512/194
Instrument	2018033247

Lender

Name	MOVEMENT MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	FORT MILL, SC 29707

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 17, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	North Carolina
County	Durham County
Municipality	Durham City
Unified School District	Durham Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$3,280.00 (+2.53%)	$322,782 (-) Land $142,500 Building $180,282	$322,782 (-) Land $142,500 Building $180,282
2025	$3,199.00 (+17.05%)	$322,782 (+54.69%) Land $142,500 Building $180,282	$322,782 (+54.69%) Land $142,500 Building $180,282
2023	$2,733.00 (+2.36%)	$208,668 Land $79,730 Building $128,938	$208,668 Land $79,730 Building $128,938
2022	$2,670.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.5% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 470 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier Fiber	7,000 / 7,000
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Google Fiber.

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