Durham County property record for 838 Kent St, Durham, NC 27701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $215,000 (Dec 2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0821-36-7497 |
| Primary APN | 0821-36-7497 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 117 ft deep x 64 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 232 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 838 KENT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27701-3051 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5(2) |
| Legal Description | FITZGERALD TRACT/LT#27 LAND ONLY PL:00003A-000061 |
| Legal Subdivision | FITZGERALD TRACT |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the West End Cemeteries Historic District listed 2024 · 38 contributing resources · NRIS 100010669 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
838 Kent St is owned by a company that bought it in December 2023.
Source: Durham County records, as of September 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1208 W CHAPEL HILL ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-3002 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COGENT BANK |
| Dec 15, 2023 | Ground Lease, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 15, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202382430 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10028 / 622 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 838 KENT ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-3051 |
| Document Number | 0100280622 |
| Book / Page | 10028 / 622 |
| Map Reference | MB 3A PG 61 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023082430 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $430.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1205 W CHAPEL HILL ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-3001 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 838 KENT ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-3051 |
| Document Number | 2023082432 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023082432 |
| Name | COGENT BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2054 |
| Document Number | 0100280660 |
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| Date | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Book Page | 10028/660 |
| Instrument | 2023082433 |
| Name | NORTH CAROLINA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27609 |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 15, 2053 |
| Document Type | Ground Lease |
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| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 838 KENT ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-3051 |
| Document Number | 0100280625 |
| Book / Page | 10028 / 625 |
| Map Reference | MB 3A PG 61 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023082431 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 838 KENT ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-3051 |
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 | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $228,000 (-) Land $228,000 | $228,000 (-) Land $228,000 |
| 2025 | $228,000 Land $228,000 | $228,000 Land $228,000 |
| 2023 | $172,176 Land $73,375 Building $98,801 | $172,176 Land $73,375 Building $98,801 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 838 Kent St 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 7 (15% 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 838 Kent 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 98% of the US · lower than 99% 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 405 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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