Durham County property record for 1639 Marion Ave, Durham, NC 27705
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,495 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.51 acres (22,216 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $485,000 (Mar 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $7,917 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Sale Aug 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0811-62-0982 |
| Primary APN | 0811-62-0982 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,495 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,600 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,216 sqft (0.51 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 171 ft deep x 156 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1639 MARION AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27705-5808 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-10 |
| Legal Description | DUKE UNIV HOMESITES/SEC:5 /LT#G12 PL:000036-000015 |
| Legal Subdivision | DUKE UNIV HOMESITES |
| Legal Lot Number | G12 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
1639 Marion Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2023.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1639 MARION AVE, DURHAM, NC 27705-5808 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 14, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 30, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 30, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 17, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202356708 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9888 / 525 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 25, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0077380253 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1639 MARION AVE, DURHAM, NC 27705-5808 |
| Document Number | 0098880525 |
| Book / Page | 9888 / 525 |
| Map Reference | MB 6A PG 12 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023056708 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 7, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $970.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1523 HERMITAGE CT, DURHAM, NC 27707-1634 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1317 VICKERS AVE, DURHAM, NC 27707-1658 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 1639 MARION AVE, DURHAM, NC 27705-5808 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0090350716 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 14, 2020 |
| Book Page | 9035/716 |
| Instrument | 2020033115 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2040 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1639 Marion Ave was $7,917, 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 | $7,917.00 (+2.53%) | $779,031 (-) Land $332,200 Building $446,831 | $779,031 (-) Land $332,200 Building $446,831 |
| 2025 | $7,722.00 | $779,031 Land $332,200 Building $446,831 | $779,031 Land $332,200 Building $446,831 |
| 2023 | $6,810.00 (+2.34%) | $519,940 Land $113,025 Building $406,915 | $519,940 Land $113,025 Building $406,915 |
| 2022 | $6,654.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1639 Marion Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1996–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2018 · Hurricane Florence |
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 1639 Marion Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 175 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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