138 Cedar Elm Rd, Durham, NC 27713 Property Records

Durham County property record for 138 Cedar Elm Rd, Durham, NC 27713

Property Summary

Property TypeTownhouse
Details2 bd · 3 ba · 1,736 sqft · built 2006
Lot Size0.03 acres (1,307 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$310,000 (Jan 2022)
Tax Bill$3,458 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Jul 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0729-09-8391

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0729-09-8391
Alternative APNs
  • 0729-09-83-9101
  • 205292

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,736 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area1,244 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2006
Architectural StyleTownhouse
Lot Area1,307 sqft (0.03 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address138 CEDAR ELM RD
CityDURHAM
StateNC
Zip27713-7262
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning CodePDR 4.800
Legal DescriptionHPVL FRMS TW/POD MM/LT#04 /LT#101/UT#138 MODEL-COR PL:000170-000365
Legal SubdivisionHPVL FRMS POD MM-4 TW
Legal Lot Number4,101
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Township / Civil DivisionTRIANGLE
Census Block Group4
Census Block4000
Census Tract2024

Owner

Source: Durham County records, as of October 13, 2025

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address138 CEDAR ELM RD, DURHAM, NC 27713-7262
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 20, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO
Jul 24, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
BROKER SOLUTIONS INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 20, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 20, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 29, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number0000959451
Deed Book / Page9594 / 51
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

January 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateJan 20, 2022
Property Address138 CEDAR ELM RD, DURHAM, NC 27713-7262
Document Number0095940051
Book / Page9594 / 51
Map ReferenceMB 170 PG 365
Instrument DateJan 20, 2022
Instrument2022002815
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 1, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$620.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1026 CATCH FLY LN, 1026, DURHAM, NC 27713-2562

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address138 CEDAR ELM RD, DURHAM, NC 27713-7262

Mortgage

Document Number2022002816
DateJan 20, 2022
Instrument2022002816
Lender
NameFIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2052

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Property Address138 CEDAR ELM RD, DURHAM, NC 27713-7262
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0090140847
DateJul 24, 2020
Book Page9014/847
Instrument2020029464
Lender
NameBROKER SOLUTIONS INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressTUSTIN, CA 92780
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025

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
2025$3,458.00 (+30.74%)$348,880 (+72.78%) Land $80,000 Building $268,880$348,880 (+72.78%) Land $80,000 Building $268,880
2023$2,645.00 (+2.36%)$201,925 Land $40,000 Building $161,925$201,925 Land $40,000 Building $161,925
2022$2,584.00

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies3 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

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 94% of the US · lower than 96% 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 172 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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