Durham County property record for 1521 Lantern Pl, Durham, NC 27707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,792 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,664 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0830-45-5566 |
| Primary APN | 0830-45-5566 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,792 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,792 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 163 ft deep x 61 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1521 LANTERN PL |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27707-4487 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5 |
| Legal Description | SOUTHEAST PRK/SEC:05/BLK: F/LT#13 PL:000080-000026 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHEAST PRK SEC 5 |
| Legal Block | F |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | TRIANGLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 2009 |
1521 Lantern Pl is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1521 LANTERN PL, DURHAM, NC 27707-4487 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 1521 LANTERN PL, DURHAM, NC 27707-4487 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Title Company | CLOSING USA LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1521 LANTERN PL, SHANNON PLAZA, NC 27707-4487 |
| Document Number | 0099190374 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 19, 2023 |
| Book Page | 9919/374 |
| Instrument | 2023062114 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92618 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2053 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1521 Lantern Pl was $1,664, 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 | $1,664.00 (+2.53%) | $273,022 (-) Land $94,500 Building $178,522 | $273,022 (-) Land $94,500 Building $178,522 |
| 2025 | $1,623.00 | $273,022 Land $94,500 Building $178,522 | $273,022 Land $94,500 Building $178,522 |
| 2023 | $2,040.00 (+70.57%) | $155,762 Land $25,140 Building $130,622 | $155,762 Land $25,140 Building $130,622 |
| 2022 | $1,196.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1521 Lantern Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1996–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
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 Lantern Pl 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 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 332 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 | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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