Durham County property record for 1605 Morehead Ave, Durham, NC 27707
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,962 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $550,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $5,215 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0821-35-1940 |
| Primary APN | 0821-35-1940 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,962 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,168 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1605 MOREHEAD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27707 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | CN |
| Legal Description | PROP-NEUSE RIVER MARKET I NC DBA/MOREHEAD MINI MAR PL:000046-000058 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
1605 Morehead Ave, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2025.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1601 MOREHEAD AVE, DURHAM, NC 27707-1120 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 17, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 17, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 13, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025121550 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10241 / 581 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1605 Morehead Ave was $5,215, 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 | $5,215.00 (+2.54%) | $513,143 (-) Land $335,029 Building $178,114 | $513,143 (-) Land $335,029 Building $178,114 |
| 2025 | $5,086.00 | $513,143 Land $335,029 Building $178,114 | $513,143 Land $335,029 Building $178,114 |
| 2023 | $5,152.00 (+2.34%) | $393,361 Land $83,757 Building $309,604 | $393,361 Land $83,757 Building $309,604 |
| 2022 | $5,034.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1605 Morehead 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 1605 Morehead 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 97% of the US · lower than 98.5% 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 405 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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