Durham County property record for 1517 Mason Rd, Durham, NC 27712
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,952 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 2.55 acres (111,078 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,166 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0816-94-4228 |
| Primary APN | 0816-94-4228 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,952 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,952 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 111,078 sqft (2.55 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 1517 MASON RD |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27712-9135 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Description | PROP-LIPSCOMB MARY M PL:000000-000000 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LEBANON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 1603 |
1517 Mason Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1517 MASON RD, DURHAM, NC 27712-9135 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1517 Mason Rd was $3,166, up 3.5% from the year before.
Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Durham County |
| Unified School District | Durham Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,166.00 (+3.53%) | $415,615 (-) Land $142,120 Building $273,495 | $415,615 (-) Land $142,120 Building $273,495 |
| 2025 | $3,058.00 | $415,615 Land $142,120 Building $273,495 | $415,615 Land $142,120 Building $273,495 |
| 2023 | $2,551.00 (+4.63%) | $256,947 Land $57,347 Building $199,600 | $256,947 Land $57,347 Building $199,600 |
| 2022 | $2,438.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1517 Mason Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1996.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1996 · Hurricane Fran |
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 risk around 1517 Mason Rd is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 34 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 / 35 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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