Durham County property record for 1008 Lorain Ave, Durham, NC 27704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,537 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $114,000 (Jan 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $2,958 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0822-78-1382 |
| Primary APN | 0822-78-1382 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,537 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,537 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1008 LORAIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27704-4132 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5 |
| Legal Description | GLENDALE HGHTS/BLK:E/LT#1 0 PL:000014-000028 |
| Legal Subdivision | GLENDALE HGHTS |
| Legal Block | E |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
1008 Lorain Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2005.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1008 LORAIN AVE, DURHAM, NC 27704-4132 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 3, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 3, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4659 / 685 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 1008 LORAIN AVE, DURHAM, NC 27704-4132 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0081870863 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 19, 2017 |
| Book Page | 8187/863 |
| Instrument | 2017016904 |
| Name | DITECH FINANCIAL |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2037 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1008 Lorain Ave was $2,958, up 2.5% 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 | $2,958.00 (+2.49%) | $291,132 (-) Land $143,325 Building $147,807 | $291,132 (-) Land $143,325 Building $147,807 |
| 2025 | $2,886.00 | $291,132 Land $143,325 Building $147,807 | $291,132 Land $143,325 Building $147,807 |
| 2023 | $2,639.00 (+2.37%) | $201,466 Land $43,912 Building $157,554 | $201,466 Land $43,912 Building $157,554 |
| 2022 | $2,578.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1008 Lorain Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 27 flood claims nearby since 1986.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 27 (1986–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 27 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2018 · Hurricane Florence |
| 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 1008 Lorain 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 | 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 172 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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