Durham County property record for 1501 Sima Ave, Durham, NC 27703
| Property Type | Amusement Park, Tourist Attraction |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,656 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 4.71 acres (205,168 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0831-30-2617 |
| Primary APN | 0831-30-2617 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,656 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,656 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 205,168 sqft (4.71 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1501 SIMA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27701 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Amusement Park, Tourist Attraction |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5 |
| Legal Description | PROP-CITY OF DURHAM PL:000000-000000 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 1400 |
Source: Durham County records, as of September 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 101 CITY HALL PLZ, DURHAM, NC 27701-3329 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Government |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $325,931 (+600.01%) Land $315,648 Building $10,283 | $325,931 (+600.01%) Land $315,648 Building $10,283 |
| 2023 | $46,561 Land $39,706 Building $6,855 | $46,561 Land $39,706 Building $6,855 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.9% 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.
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 367 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber.
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