1501 Fairfax Rd, Durham, NC 27701 Property Records

Durham County property record for 1501 Fairfax Rd, Durham, NC 27701

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 727 sqft · built 1945
Lot Size	0.2 acres (8,712 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$220,000 (Jul 2026)
Tax Bill	$2,032 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2023 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`0831-69-6985`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0831-69-6985`
Alternative APNs	`0831-69-69-8534` `083107696986` `120465`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	3 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	727 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	720 sqft
Basement Area	720 sqft
Unfinished Basement	720 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1945
Effective Year Built	Effective 1945
Architectural Style	Ranch
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	8,712 sqft (0.2 acres)
Lot Dimensions	103 ft deep x 96 ft wide
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	99 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC
Sewer	Municipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1501 FAIRFAX RD
City	DURHAM
State	NC
Zip	27701-2717
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RU-5
Legal Description	SHERWOOD FOREST/SEC:02/LT #093 PL:000014-000076
Legal Subdivision	SHERWOOD FRST SEC 2
Legal Lot Number	93
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Township / Civil Division	DURHAM
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5008
Census Tract	1002

Owner

1501 Fairfax Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2026.

Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1501 FAIRFAX RD, DURHAM, NC 27701-2717
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Unmarried

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 31, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY
Mar 3, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Dec 2, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage STATE EMPLOYEES CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 31, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 31, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 2, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2026182937
Deed Book / Page	10597 / 527
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 1, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	0091540868
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Recording Date	Jul 31, 2026
Property Address	1501 FAIRFAX RD, DURHAM, NC 27701-2717
Document Number	0000182937
Book / Page	10597 / 527
Instrument Date	Jul 27, 2026
Instrument	2026182937
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 21, 2026
Title Company	PLM TITLE, LM TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$44,440.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1501 FAIRFAX RD, DURHAM, NC 27701-2717

Mortgage

Document Number	0000182938,
Date	Jul 31, 2026
Instrument	2026182938

Lender

Name	GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2056

Interest

Max Rate	-1%

March 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Property Address	1501 FAIRFAX RD, DURHAM, NC 27701-2717
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 13, 2023
Title Company	AMROCK INC, AMROCK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0098720939
Date	Mar 3, 2023
Book Page	9872/939
Instrument	2023053840

Lender

Name	ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2053

December 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Recording Date	Dec 2, 2020
Property Address	1501 FAIRFAX RD, DURHAM, NC 27701-2717
Document Number	0091540868
Book / Page	9154 / 868
Map Reference	MB 14 PG 76
Instrument Date	Dec 1, 2020
Instrument	2020053165
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 22, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$320.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	7320 YORK LOON RD, MEBANE, NC 27302

Mortgage

Document Number	0091540873
Date	Dec 2, 2020
Book Page	9154/873
Instrument	2020053166

Lender

Name	STATE EMPLOYEES CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	RALEIGH, NC 27611

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	3.37%
Type Change Date	Jan 26, 2026
Change Frequency	5 Years
Min Rate At Change	3.25%
Max Rate At Change	5.37%
Index	5-Year CMT
Max Rate	9.37%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1501 Fairfax Rd was $2,032.

Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 17, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	North Carolina
County	Durham County
Municipality	Durham City
Unified School District	Durham Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$199,957 (-) Land $102,000 Building $97,957	$199,957 (-) Land $102,000 Building $97,957
2025	$2,032.00	$199,957 Land $102,000 Building $97,957	$199,957 Land $102,000 Building $97,957
2023	$1,263.00 (+2.35%)	$96,448 Land $23,900 Building $72,548	$96,448 Land $23,900 Building $72,548
2022	$1,234.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1501 Fairfax Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2013.

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
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 11 policies
Community Rating System	Class 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	11 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	5 (2013–2024)
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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1501 Fairfax 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	None beyond ember reach

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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 300 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
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Hotwire Communications.

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