Durham County property record for 1521 Echo Rd, Durham, NC 27707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,496 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 acres (14,375 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $343,500 (Jun 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $5,238 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Transfer Oct 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0821-22-6878 |
| Primary APN | 0821-22-6878 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,496 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,130 sqft |
| Basement Area | 576 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 576 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,375 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 101 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1521 ECHO RD |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27707-1505 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-10 |
| Legal Description | PROP-TRINITY M E CHURCH/P ROP-LAKEDALE/LT#28-29 PL:00003A-000027 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROP-TRINITY M E CHURCH |
| Legal Lot Number | 28,29 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
1521 Echo Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2022.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1521 ECHO RD, DURHAM, NC 27707-1505 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Oct 6, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jun 5, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 5, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 5, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 31, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201918790 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8672 / 738 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 28, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0098280878 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 1, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1521 ECHO RD, DURHAM, NC 27707-1505 |
| Document Number | 0098280878 |
| Book / Page | 9828 / 878 |
| Map Reference | MB 3A PG 27 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022045516 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Irrevocable Living Trust |
| Address | 1521 ECHO RD, DURHAM, NC 27707-1505 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 1521 ECHO RD, DURHAM, NC 27707-1505 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0090900330 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 6, 2020 |
| Book Page | 9090/330 |
| Instrument | 2020042577 |
| Name | UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | STRONGSVILLE, OH 44136 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 5, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1521 ECHO RD, DURHAM, NC 27707-1505 |
| Document Number | 0086720738 |
| Book / Page | 8672 / 738 |
| Map Reference | MB 3A PG 27 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019018790 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $687.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1541 LITTLE RUSSELL CREEK RD, 1541, STUART, VA 24171-2553 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1521 ECHO RD, DURHAM, NC 27707-1505 |
| Document Number | 2019018791 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 5, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019018791 |
| Name | UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1521 Echo Rd was $5,238, up 2.5% 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 | $5,238.00 (+2.52%) | $515,422 (-) Land $365,750 Building $149,672 | $515,422 (-) Land $365,750 Building $149,672 |
| 2025 | $5,109.00 | $515,422 Land $365,750 Building $149,672 | $515,422 Land $365,750 Building $149,672 |
| 2023 | $2,708.00 (+2.34%) | $206,778 Land $66,500 Building $140,278 | $206,778 Land $66,500 Building $140,278 |
| 2022 | $2,646.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1521 Echo Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1983.
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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1983) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1983 · rainfall accumulation |
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 1521 Echo 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.
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 286 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 · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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