1117 Spruce St, Durham, NC 27701 Property Records

Durham County property record for 1117 Spruce St, Durham, NC 27701

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.25 acres (10,890 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$330,000 (Mar 2022)
Tax Bill$3,362 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Mar 2018 Sale & Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0831-57-3997

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0831-57-3997
Alternative APNs
  • 0831-57-39-9752
  • 083107573997
  • 111059

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms2 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,344 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area1,344 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleRanch
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area10,890 sqft (0.25 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 75 ft wide
PorchPorch
Porch Area84 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address1117 SPRUCE ST
CityDURHAM
StateNC
Zip27701-3557
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeRU-5(2)
Legal DescriptionPROP-WORTH THIBAULT & JAO YING/LT#01-02 & PT ST PL:000196-000175
Legal SubdivisionEASTERN HGHTS
Legal Lot Number1,2
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Township / Civil DivisionDURHAM
Census Block Group1
Census Block1005
Census Tract900

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the East Durham Historic District
listed 2004 · 731 contributing resources · NRIS 04001393

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1117 SPRUCE ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-3557
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 7, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
MOVEMENT MORTGAGE
Mar 15, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE INC
Apr 13, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer · Construction Mortgage
CHOICE RENTALS LLC
Feb 21, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 7, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 7, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 15, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20229774
Deed Book / Page9634 / 315
Last Transfer DateApr 17, 2025
Transfer Doc0102890736
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateMar 7, 2022
Property Address1117 SPRUCE ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-3557
Document Number0096340315
Book / Page9634 / 315
Map ReferenceMB 5A PG 92
Instrument DateMar 7, 2022
Instrument2022009774
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 13, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$660.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address2010 OLD CHAPMAN DR, 2010, APEX, NC 27502-4326

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1117 SPRUCE ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-3557

Mortgage

Document Number2022009775
DateMar 7, 2022
Instrument2022009775
Lender
NameMOVEMENT MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2052

March 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateMar 15, 2018
Property Address1117 SPRUCE ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-3557
Document Number0083830246
Book / Page8383 / 246
Map ReferenceMB 5A PG 92
Instrument DateMar 14, 2018
Instrument2018008526
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 30, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$500.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1003 GREEN LEVEL TO DURHAM RD # RD802, 1003, CARY, NC 27519-6509

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number2018008527
DateMar 15, 2018
Instrument2018008527
Lender
NamePRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2048

April 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateApr 13, 2017
Property Address1117 SPRUCE ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-3557
Document Number0081610826
Book / Page008161 / 000826
Instrument DateApr 12, 2017
Instrument12044
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 9, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$186.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address10030 GREEN LEVEL CHURCH RD #8 CARY NC 275198168, 8, CARY, NC 27519-8168

Mortgage

Document Number81610829
DateApr 13, 2017
Book Page008161/000829
Instrument12045
Lender
NameCHOICE RENTALS LLC
AddressPO BOX 213, MORRISVILLE, NC 27560-0213
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term12 Months
DueApr 12, 2018

February 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateFeb 21, 2017
Property Address1117 SPRUCE ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-3557
Document Number0081280138
Book / Page008128 / 000138
Instrument DateFeb 20, 2017
Instrument5589
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 10, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address717 HOLLOWAY ST DURHAM NC 277013860, DURHAM, NC 27701-3860

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyDurham County
MunicipalityDurham City
Unified School DistrictDurham Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$3,362.00 (+2.53%)$330,850 (-) Land $112,500 Building $218,350$330,850 (-) Land $112,500 Building $218,350
2025$3,279.00 (+28.34%)$330,850 (+69.58%) Land $112,500 Building $218,350$330,850 (+69.58%) Land $112,500 Building $218,350
2023$2,555.00 (+2.32%)$195,105 Land $28,125 Building $166,980$195,105 Land $28,125 Building $166,980
2022$2,497.00

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 10 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies10 in force
Nearby Flood Claims7 (1996–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 7
Most Recent ClaimSep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations, Sep 1999 · 4 claims
  • Hurricane Fran, Sep 1996 · 2 claims

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 RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.5% of North Carolina
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemCITY OF DURHAM
serves 333,490 people · EPA ID NC0332010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 543 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Google Fiber
Fiber
8,000 / 8,000
Frontier
Fiber
7,000 / 7,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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