Durham County property record for 1303 Shepherd St, Durham, NC 27707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,548 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $580,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $5,720 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Mortgage Dec 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0821-54-7089 |
| Primary APN | 0821-54-7089 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,548 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,548 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 148 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Patio Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1303 SHEPHERD ST |
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| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27707-1646 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-8 |
| Legal Description | PROP-VICKERS W GASTON EST /BLK:M/LT#19-21 MOREHEAD PL:00006A-000012 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROP-VICKERS W GASTON EST |
| Legal Block | M |
| Legal Lot Number | 19,21 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Forest Hills Historic District listed 2005 · 364 contributing resources · NRIS 05001476 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 1303 SHEPHERD ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1646 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Jul 2, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION |
| Dec 22, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
| Nov 12, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 12, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202496264 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10103 / 357 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1303 SHEPHERD ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1646 |
| Document Number | 0000179883 |
| Book / Page | 10580 / 147 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026179883 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | LENDER RECORDING SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1303 SHEPHERD ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1646 |
| Document Number | 0000179883, |
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| Date | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Book Page | 10580/147 |
| Instrument | 2026179883 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 6.48% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 1303 SHEPHERD ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1646 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0091760393 |
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| Date | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Book Page | 9176/393 |
| Instrument | 2020056746 |
| Name | UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | STRONGSVILLE, OH 44136 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1303 SHEPHERD ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1646 |
| Document Number | 0087970985 |
| Book / Page | 8797 / 985 |
| Map Reference | MB 6A PG 12 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019041607 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $730.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1118 WOODBURN RD, 1118, DURHAM, NC 27705-5738 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1303 SHEPHERD ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1646 |
| Document Number | 2019041608 |
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| Date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019041608 |
| Name | UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2049 |
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 | $5,720.00 (+2.53%) | $562,879 (-) Land $252,000 Building $310,879 | $562,879 (-) Land $252,000 Building $310,879 |
| 2025 | $5,579.00 (+59.08%) | $562,879 (+110.24%) Land $252,000 Building $310,879 | $562,879 (+110.24%) Land $252,000 Building $310,879 |
| 2023 | $3,507.00 (+2.36%) | $267,731 Land $69,025 Building $198,706 | $267,731 Land $69,025 Building $198,706 |
| 2022 | $3,426.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1998–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2018 · Hurricane Florence |
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.
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 |
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| 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 252 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 | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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