Durham County property record for 1518 Ruffin St, Durham, NC 27701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,479 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $267,500 (Feb 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $5,383 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0822-84-8820 |
| Primary APN | 0822-84-8820 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,479 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 986 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Patio Area | 175 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1518 RUFFIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27701-1217 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5 |
| Legal Description | PROP-ROBERTS CONST CO/LT#04 PL:000103-000198 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROP-ROBERTS CONST CO |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 302 |
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1518 RUFFIN ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-1217 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 13, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 13, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 9, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20205761 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8870 / 721 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 28, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0066400200 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1518 RUFFIN ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-1217 |
| Document Number | 0088700721 |
| Book / Page | 008870 / 000721 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5761 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $535.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1518 RUFFIN ST DURHAM NC 277011217, DURHAM, NC 27701-1217 |
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 | $5,383.00 (+2.53%) | $529,701 (-) Land $288,000 Building $241,701 | $529,701 (-) Land $288,000 Building $241,701 |
| 2025 | $5,250.00 (+61.19%) | $529,701 (+113.04%) Land $288,000 Building $241,701 | $529,701 (+113.04%) Land $288,000 Building $241,701 |
| 2023 | $3,257.00 (+2.36%) | $248,645 Land $127,000 Building $121,645 | $248,645 Land $127,000 Building $121,645 |
| 2022 | $3,182.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 15 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 98.5% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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: 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 413 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber.
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