Durham County property record for 1620 Guess Rd, Durham, NC 27701
| Property Type | Regional Shopping Center, Mall |
|---|---|
| Details | 196,024 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 11.8 acres (516,186 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $6,500,000 (May 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $66,934 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Mortgage Mar 2021 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0822-56-9290 |
| Primary APN | 0822-56-9290 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 196,024 sqft Heated Area |
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| 1st Floor Area | 172,200 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 516,186 sqft (11.8 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1620 GUESS RD |
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| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27701-1130 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Regional Shopping Center, Mall |
| Local Zoning Code | CC |
| Legal Description | PROP-SEARS ROEBUCK DBA/SEARS DEPT STR & MALL PL:000000-000000 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROP-SEARS |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 301 |
Source: Durham County records, as of October 14, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1819 WAZEE ST, DENVER, CO 80202-1781 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
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| Mar 24, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage CITIBANK |
| Mar 31, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Dec 11, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| May 23, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 23, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 23, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201817369 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8429 / 929 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0092810244 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 1620 GUESS RD, DURHAM, NC 27701-1130 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0081480388 |
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| Date | Mar 24, 2017 |
| Book Page | 8148/388 |
| Instrument | 2017009529 |
| Name | CITIBANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2018 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1620 GUESS RD, DURHAM, NC 27701-1130 |
| Document Number | 0092810244 |
| Book / Page | 9281 / 244 |
| Map Reference | MB 387 PG 382 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021015810 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1819 WAZEE ST, DENVER, CO 80202-1781 |
| Mail Care Of | NORTHWOOD INVESTORS LLC |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1620 GUESS RD, DURHAM, NC 27701-1130 |
| Document Number | 0085610236 |
| Book / Page | 008561 / 000236 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 42550 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 24, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $69,000.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1819 WAZEE ST DENVER CO 802021781, DENVER, CO 80202-1781 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | May 23, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1620 GUESS RD, DURHAM, NC 27701-1130 |
| Document Number | 0084290929 |
| Book / Page | 008429 / 000929 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 17369 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $13,000.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1819 WAZEE ST DENVER CO 802021781, DENVER, CO 80202-1781 |
Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 23, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $66,934.00 (-14.29%) | $6,752,159 (+13.16%) Land $2,928,125 Building $3,824,034 | $6,752,159 (+13.16%) Land $2,928,125 Building $3,824,034 |
| 2023 | $78,091.00 (+2.25%) | $5,967,033 Land $2,927,875 Building $3,039,158 | $5,967,033 Land $2,927,875 Building $3,039,158 |
| 2022 | $76,372.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 448 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| AT&T Fiber | 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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