Durham County property record for 1709 Ruffin St, Durham, NC 27701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 837 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,468 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0822-85-6604 |
| Primary APN | 0822-85-6604 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 837 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 837 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 195 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 98 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1709 RUFFIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27701-1245 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5 |
| Legal Description | PROP-CRANFORD ESTATE/LT#1 2 PL:000014-000038 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROP-CRANFORD W I ESTATE |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 301 |
Source: Durham County records · APN 0822-85-6604
Assessment roll updated September 23, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1709 RUFFIN ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-1245 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 17, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0071560292 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Durham County records · Assessment roll updated September 23, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Durham County |
| Municipality | Durham City |
| Unified School District | Durham Public Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,468.00 (+99.54%) | $349,898 (+163.69%) Land $244,000 Building $105,898 | $349,898 (+163.69%) Land $244,000 Building $105,898 |
| 2023 | $1,738.00 (+2.36%) | $132,692 Land $60,850 Building $71,842 | $132,692 Land $60,850 Building $71,842 |
| 2022 | $1,698.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of June 21, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 | 6 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 99% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber.
Based on FCC filings for 413 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF DURHAM serves 333,490 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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