Durham County property record for 1502 Duke University Rd, Durham, NC 27701
| Property Type | Garden / Court Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 11,070 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 4.24 acres (184,694 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $53,850,000 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $126,196 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0821-27-9981 |
| Primary APN | 0821-27-9981 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 11,070 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 5,298 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Lot Area | 184,694 sqft (4.24 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1502 DUKE UNIVERSITY RD |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27701 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Garden / Court Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-M |
| Legal Description | PROP-UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATE S DBA/UNIVERSITY APTS PL:000000-000000 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
1502 Duke University Rd, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in December 2021.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 300 FRANK W BURR BLVD, 68, TEANECK, NJ 07666-6703 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2021 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage ARBOR REALTY SR INC |
| Jul 14, 2021 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage GREYSTONE SERVICING COMPANY LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 14, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202166103 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9575 / 462 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0095750462 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1502 DUKE UNIVERSITY RD, DURHAM, NC 27701 |
| Document Number | 0095750462 |
| Book / Page | 9575 / 462 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021066103 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Title Company | MADISON TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Limited Transfer Tax Data |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 912 MANHATTAN AVE # AVEC4, AVEC4, MANHATTAN BEACH, CA 90266-5539 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 FRANK W BURR BLVD STE 68, 68, TEANECK, NJ 07666-6703 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 2021066104 |
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| Date | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021066104 |
| Name | ARBOR REALTY SR INC |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 36 Months |
| Due | Dec 21, 2024 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 14, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1502 DUKE UNIVERSITY RD, DURHAM, NC 27701 |
| Document Number | 0093950511 |
| Book / Page | 9395 / 511 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021035545 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $84,800.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 402 OFFICE PARK DR # DR150, DR150, MOUNTAIN BRK, AL 35223-2417 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 912 MANHATTAN AVE # C4, C4, MANHATTAN BEACH, CA 90266-5539 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 2021035546 |
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| Date | Jul 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021035546 |
| Name | GREYSTONE SERVICING COMPANY LLC |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1502 Duke University Rd was $126,196, down 23.3% 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 | $126,196.00 (-23.34%) | $16,607,133 (-) Land $5,700,000 Building $10,907,133 | $16,607,133 (-) Land $5,700,000 Building $10,907,133 |
| 2025 | $164,626.00 | $16,607,133 Land $5,700,000 Building $10,907,133 | $16,607,133 Land $5,700,000 Building $10,907,133 |
| 2023 | $104,388.00 (+2.34%) | $7,969,212 Land $1,425,000 Building $6,544,212 | $7,969,212 Land $1,425,000 Building $6,544,212 |
| 2022 | $101,997.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1502 Duke University Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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.
The area around 1502 Duke University Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 91 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 |
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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