Durham County property record for 1524 Sima Ave, Durham, NC 27703
| Property Type | Social Services, Low Income Housing |
|---|---|
| Details | 33,272 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 2.72 acres (118,483 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0831-30-2353 |
| Primary APN | 0831-30-2353 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 33,272 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 7,560 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 118,483 sqft (2.72 acres) |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 14 DOROTHY DR |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27701-4558 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Social Services, Low Income Housing |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-M |
| Legal Description | PROP-HOUSING AUTHORITY PL:000000-000000 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 1400 |
1524 Sima Ave, a public works property, is owned by a company.
Source: Durham County records, as of September 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 330 E MAIN ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-3718 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Government |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $3,048,820 Land $600,000 Building $2,448,820 | $3,048,820 Land $600,000 Building $2,448,820 | |
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $1,449,877 Land $300,000 Building $1,149,877 | $1,449,877 Land $300,000 Building $1,149,877 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1524 Sima Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 21, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1524 Sima Ave 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.5% 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 367 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber.
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