Durham County property record for 1601 NC Hwy 55, Durham, NC 27707
| Property Type | Fast Food Restaurant |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,720 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.88 acres (38,333 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $410,000 (Oct 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $7,577 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Line of Credit Jun 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0830-18-2138 |
| Primary APN | 0830-18-2138 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,720 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 38,333 sqft (0.88 acres) |
| Street Address | 1601 NC HIGHWAY 55 |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27707-4237 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Fast Food Restaurant |
| Local Zoning Code | CN(D) |
| Legal Description | PROP-BLACKWOOD-MAUER/LT#0 1A DBA/BURGER KING PL:000134-000189 |
| Legal Tract | 1A |
| Legal Lot Number | 1A |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 1303 |
1601 NC Hwy 55, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in October 2005.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 14071, DURHAM, NC 27709-4071 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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 8, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA |
| Jun 7, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 20, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 20, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4991 / 244 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 1601 NC HIGHWAY 55, DURHAM, NC 27707-4237 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1601 NC HIGHWAY 55, DURHAM, NC 27707-4237 |
| Document Number | 0104400601 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 8, 2025 |
| Book Page | 10440/601 |
| Instrument | 2025156801 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27601 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 1601 NC HIGHWAY 55, DURHAM, NC 27707-4237 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0086740893 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 7, 2019 |
| Book Page | 8674/893 |
| Instrument | 2019019178 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27612 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1601 NC Hwy 55 was $7,577, 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 | $7,577.00 (+2.53%) | $1,242,581 (-) Land $409,688 Building $832,893 | $1,242,581 (-) Land $409,688 Building $832,893 |
| 2025 | $7,390.00 | $1,242,581 Land $409,688 Building $832,893 | $1,242,581 Land $409,688 Building $832,893 |
| 2023 | $10,856.00 (+27.93%) | $828,812 Land $314,925 Building $513,887 | $828,812 Land $314,925 Building $513,887 |
| 2022 | $8,486.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1601 NC Hwy 55 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1999–2000) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2000 · 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 1601 NC Hwy 55 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 | 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 196 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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