Durham County property record for 1523 Mason Rd, Durham, NC 27712
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,736 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 1.46 acres (63,598 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (Dec 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $1,550 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Reverse Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0816-94-2268 |
| Primary APN | 0816-94-2268 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,736 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,736 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 63,598 sqft (1.46 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Patio Area | 210 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 1523 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:000093-000149 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROPERTY OF MARY M LIPSCOMB |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LEBANON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 1603 |
Source: Durham County records · APN 0816-94-2268
Assessment roll updated September 23, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1523 MASON RD, DURHAM, NC 27712-9135 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 10, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 10, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2751 / 142 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 1523 MASON RD, DURHAM, NC 27712-9135 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 17, 2023 |
| Title Company | NATIONAL CLOSING SOLUTIONS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1523 MASON RD, DURHAM, NC 27712-9135 |
| Document Number | 0096880910 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 06, 2022 |
| Book Page | 9688/910 |
| Instrument | 2022019328 |
| Name | ALL REVERSE MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Reverse Mortgage Lender |
| Address | ORANGE, CA 92868 |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.83% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 8.83% |
Source: Durham County records · Assessment roll updated September 23, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Durham County |
| Unified School District | Durham Public Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,550.00 (-26.44%) | $342,124 (+65.81%) Land $108,984 Building $233,140 | $342,124 (+65.81%) Land $108,984 Building $233,140 |
| 2023 | $2,107.00 (+20.54%) | $206,340 Land $47,783 Building $158,557 | $206,340 Land $47,783 Building $158,557 |
| 2022 | $1,748.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of June 21, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 |
| 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 at the parcel |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
May also be available: T-Mobile USA.
Based on FCC filings for 34 locations within half a mile of this property.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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