Durham County property record for 1309 Scholar Dr, Durham, NC 27703
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,578 sqft · built 2019 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Jan 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,650 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Jan 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0830-73-6363 |
| Primary APN | 0830-73-6363 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,578 sqft Heated Area |
| Year Built | Built 2019 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1309 SCHOLAR DR |
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| 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# 29 PL:000200-000176 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHEPARDS SQUARE/PH:01 |
| Legal Phase | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | TRIANGLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 2035 |
1309 Scholar Dr, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2020.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1309 SCHOLAR DR, DURHAM, NC 27703-6565 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NTFN INC |
| Jan 16, 2020 | Grant Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Conventional with PMI NTFN |
| Dec 31, 2019 | Grant Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 16, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 16, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20201930 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8849 / 898 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 1309 SCHOLAR DR, DURHAM, NC 27703-6565 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0094480850 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Book Page | 9448/850 |
| Instrument | 2021044593 |
| Name | NTFN INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PLANO, TX 75093 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1309 SCHOLAR DR, DURHAM, NC 27703-6565 |
| Document Number | 0088490898 |
| Book / Page | 008849 / 000898 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1930 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 4, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $480.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1309 SCHOLAR DR DURHAM NC 277036565, DURHAM, NC 27703-6565 |
| Document Number | 88490900 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 16, 2020 |
| Book Page | 008849/000900 |
| Instrument | 1931 |
| Name | NTFN |
|---|---|
| Address | LEWISVILLE, TX 75067 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 15, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1309 SCHOLAR DR, DURHAM, NC 27703-6565 |
| Document Number | 0088400357 |
| Book / Page | 008840 / 000357 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 48837 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 25, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $460.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 1305 DIAMOND VALLEY DR CARY NC 275135807, CARY, NC 27513-5807 |
| Document Number | 88400359 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Book Page | 008840/000359 |
| Instrument | 48838 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Dec 30, 2034 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1309 Scholar Dr was $3,650, 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 | $3,650.00 (+2.53%) | $359,212 (-) Land $75,000 Building $284,212 | $359,212 (-) Land $75,000 Building $284,212 |
| 2025 | $3,560.00 | $359,212 Land $75,000 Building $284,212 | $359,212 Land $75,000 Building $284,212 |
| 2023 | $3,023.00 (+2.34%) | $230,826 Land $50,000 Building $180,826 | $230,826 Land $50,000 Building $180,826 |
| 2022 | $2,954.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1309 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.
The area around 1309 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 |
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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 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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