Durham County property record for 131 Cedar Elm Rd, Durham, NC 27713
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,280 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $162,000 (Feb 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $3,076 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Mortgage May 2021 Mortgage + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0729-09-8155 |
| Primary APN | 0729-09-8155 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,280 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,244 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 131 CEDAR ELM RD |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27713-7262 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | PDR 4.800 |
| Legal Description | HPVL FRMS TW/POD MM/LT#04 /LT#127/UT#131 MODEL-COR PL:000170-000365 |
| Legal Subdivision | HPVL FRMS POD MM-4 TW |
| Legal Lot Number | 4,127 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | TRIANGLE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 2024 |
131 Cedar Elm Rd, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2020.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 131 CEDAR ELM RD, DURHAM, NC 27713-7262 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| May 10, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Dec 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Feb 25, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI QUICKEN LNS |
| Feb 12, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jan 9, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 27, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 27, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5522 / 840 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 4, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0088690258 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 131 CEDAR ELM RD, DURHAM, NC 27713-7262 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 26, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMROCK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0097630162 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 16, 2022 |
| Book Page | 9763/162 |
| Instrument | 2022033286 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 131 CEDAR ELM RD, DURHAM, NC 27713-7262 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMROCK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0093250777 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 10, 2021 |
| Book Page | 9325/777 |
| Instrument | 2021023623 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 131 CEDAR ELM RD, DURHAM, NC 27713-7262 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC, AMROCK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0095610963 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Book Page | 9561/963 |
| Instrument | 2021063948 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 131 CEDAR ELM RD, DURHAM, NC 27713-7262 |
| Document Number | 0088850260 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 131 CEDAR ELM RD DURHAM NC 277137262, DURHAM, NC 27713-7262 |
| Document Number | 0088850260 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 2, 2020 |
| Book Page | 008885/000260 |
| Instrument | 8193 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 12, 2020 |
| Property Address | 131 CEDAR ELM RD, DURHAM, NC 27713-7262 |
| Document Number | 0088690258 |
| Book / Page | 008869 / 000258 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5516 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 131 CEDAR ELM RD DURHAM NC 277137262, DURHAM, NC 27713-7262 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 131 CEDAR ELM RD, DURHAM, NC 27713-7262 |
| Document Number | 0083470306 |
| Book / Page | 008347 / 000306 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 9, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 131 CEDAR ELM RD DURHAM NC 277137262, DURHAM, NC 27713-7262 |
| Document Number | 0083470306 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 12, 2018 |
| Book Page | 008347/000306 |
| Instrument | 1396 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 11, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 131 Cedar Elm Rd was $3,076, 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 | $3,076.00 (+2.53%) | $302,667 (-) Land $80,000 Building $222,667 | $302,667 (-) Land $80,000 Building $222,667 |
| 2025 | $3,000.00 | $302,667 Land $80,000 Building $222,667 | $302,667 Land $80,000 Building $222,667 |
| 2023 | $2,291.00 (+2.37%) | $174,914 Land $40,000 Building $134,914 | $174,914 Land $40,000 Building $134,914 |
| 2022 | $2,238.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 131 Cedar Elm Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
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 131 Cedar Elm Rd 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 94% of the US · lower than 96% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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