1303 Scholar Dr, Durham, NC 27703 Property Records

Durham County property record for 1303 Scholar Dr, Durham, NC 27703

Property Summary

Property Type	Townhouse
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,668 sqft · built 2019
Lot Size	0.05 acres (2,178 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$332,000 (Dec 2024)
Tax Bill	$3,770 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2023 Mortgage Mar 2021 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`0830-73-6247`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0830-73-6247`
Alternative APNs	`0830-73-62-4745` `225425`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,668 sqft Heated Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2019
Effective Year Built	Effective 2019
Architectural Style	Townhouse
Lot Area	2,178 sqft (0.05 acres)
Garage Type	Attached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1303 SCHOLAR DR
City	DURHAM
State	NC
Zip	27703-6565
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning Code	PDR 7.870
Legal Description	SHEPARDS SQUARE/PH:01/LT# 26 PL:000200-000176
Legal Subdivision	SHEPARDS SQUARE/PH:01
Legal Phase	1
Legal Lot Number	26
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Township / Civil Division	TRIANGLE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3015
Census Tract	2035

Owner

1303 Scholar Dr, a townhouse, is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2024.

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 Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	3239 GRANDVIEW CLUB RD, PFAFFTOWN, NC 27040-9235
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 18, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Mar 4, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Feb 25, 2020	Special Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · FHA Mortgage PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 11, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 11, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Feb 25, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2024118032
Deed Book / Page	10222 / 757
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Property Address	1303 SCHOLAR DR, DURHAM, NC 27703-6565
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 27, 2023
Title Company	SERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1303 SCHOLAR DR, DURHAM, NC 27703-6565

Mortgage

Document Number	0099860799
Date	Sep 18, 2023
Book Page	9986/799
Instrument	2023074447

Lender

Name	PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	MOORPARK, CA 93021

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	479 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2063

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Property Address	1303 SCHOLAR DR, DURHAM, NC 27703-6565
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 22, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0092520102
Date	Mar 4, 2021
Book Page	9252/102
Instrument	2021010856

Lender

Name	PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2051

February 2020: Special Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Recording Date	Feb 25, 2020
Property Address	1303 SCHOLAR DR, DURHAM, NC 27703-6565
Document Number	0088780283
Book / Page	8878 / 283
Map Reference	MB 200 PG 174-181
Instrument Date	Feb 24, 2020
Instrument	2020007054
Transaction Type	Subdivision Related Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 30, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$480.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3000 RDU CENTER DR STE 202, 3000, MORRISVILLE, NC 27560-7643

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1303 SCHOLAR DR, DURHAM, NC 27703-6565

Mortgage

Document Number	2020007055
Date	Feb 25, 2020
Instrument	2020007055

Lender

Name	PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 1303 Scholar Dr was $3,770, up 2.5% from the year before.

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	$3,770.00 (+2.53%)	$371,014 (-) Land $75,000 Building $296,014	$371,014 (-) Land $75,000 Building $296,014
2025	$3,677.00	$371,014 Land $75,000 Building $296,014	$371,014 Land $75,000 Building $296,014
2023	$3,134.00 (+2.35%)	$239,296 Land $50,000 Building $189,296	$239,296 Land $50,000 Building $189,296
2022	$3,062.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1303 Scholar Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.

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	1 (2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 1
Most Recent Claim	Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene

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

The area around 1303 Scholar Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within 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 330 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
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Hotwire Communications.

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