Durham County property record for 18 McBenson Pl, Durham, NC 27705
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,988 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.41 acres (17,860 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,403 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0823-35-7487 |
| Primary APN | 0823-35-7487 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,988 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,028 sqft |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Lot Area | 17,860 sqft (0.41 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 082310357478 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 18 MCBENSON PL |
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27705-2186 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-10 |
| Legal Description | SCARSDALE VILLAGE/PH:02/L T#027 PL:000103-000193 |
| Legal Subdivision | SCARSDALE VLG |
| Legal Phase | 2 |
| Legal Block | 35 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 1705 |
Source: Durham County records · APN 0823-35-7487
Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18 MCBENSON PL, DURHAM, NC 27705-2186 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 02, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 02, 2013 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 11, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0007228712 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7228 / 712 |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 18 MCBENSON PL, DURHAM, NC 27705-2186 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0081720110 |
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| Date | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Book Page | 8172/110 |
| Instrument | 2017014010 |
| Name | ALCOVA MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2037 |
Source: Durham County records · Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| 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 | $4,403.00 (+26.16%) | $444,241 (+66.69%) Land $137,475 Building $306,766 | $444,241 (+66.69%) Land $137,475 Building $306,766 |
| 2023 | $3,490.00 (+2.32%) | $266,508 Land $42,180 Building $224,328 | $266,508 Land $42,180 Building $224,328 |
| 2022 | $3,411.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 14 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2017–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 97.4% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Frontier, Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 259 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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