Durham County property record for 138 Smith Dr, Durham, NC 27712
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,657 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.72 acres (31,363 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Mar 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $2,048 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0825-75-5538 |
| Primary APN | 0825-75-5538 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,657 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,647 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 31,363 sqft (0.72 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 214 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 224 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 224 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 138 SMITH DR |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27712-1624 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Description | SYLVAN HOMESITES/LT#88 & LT#89 & LT#90 PL:000035-000090 |
| Legal Subdivision | SYLVAN HOMESITES |
| Legal Lot Number | 88,90 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LEBANON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5007 |
| Census Tract | 1601 |
Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 23, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 138 SMITH DR, DURHAM, NC 27712-1624 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 29, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 29, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 4326 / 226 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 12, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0102680973 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 23, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Durham County |
| Unified School District | Durham Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,048.00 (+9.11%) | $274,115 (+46.32%) Land $86,000 Building $188,115 | $274,115 (+46.32%) Land $86,000 Building $188,115 |
| 2023 | $1,877.00 (+4.28%) | $187,337 Land $34,400 Building $152,937 | $187,337 Land $34,400 Building $152,937 |
| 2022 | $1,800.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2008–2018) |
| 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 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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 152 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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