1955 W Cornwallis Rd, Durham, NC 27705 Property Records

Durham County property record for 1955 W Cornwallis Rd, Durham, NC 27705

Property Summary

Property TypePublic School (Administration, Campus, Dorms, Instruction)
Details22,158 sqft · built 1975
Lot Size4.9 acres (213,444 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$3,250,000 (Jul 2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2026 Sale & Construction Loan
Feb 2020 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0811-32-2152

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0811-32-2152
Alternative APNs
  • 0811-32-21-5299
  • 121305

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area22,158 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area12,683 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1975
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1975
Lot Area213,444 sqft (4.9 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address1955 W CORNWALLIS RD
CityDURHAM
StateNC
Zip27705-5707
Property CategoryPublic Works
Property TypePublic Works > Public School (Administration, Campus, Dorms, Instruction)
Local Zoning CodeRS-10
Legal DescriptionPROP-DURHAM COMMUNITY CHA RTER SCHOOL DBA/CARTER C PL:000185-000139
Legal SubdivisionRECOMBINATION PLAT/PROP/JUDEA
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Township / Civil DivisionTRIANGLE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1019
Census Tract2030

Owner

Source: Durham County records, as of July 10, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address411 W CHAPEL HILL ST, 1010, DURHAM, NC 27701-3267
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 2, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer · Construction Mortgage
BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Feb 12, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage
CAROLINA SMALL BUSN DEV FUND
Nov 15, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage
SELF-HELP VENTURES FND

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 2, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 2, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 20, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2026179785
Deed Book / Page10579 / 688
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateJul 2, 2026
Property Address1955 W CORNWALLIS RD, DURHAM, NC 27705-5707
Document Number0000179785
Book / Page10579 / 688
Instrument DateJul 1, 2026
Instrument2026179785
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 10, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$656,500.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLimited Liability Partnership

Mortgage

Document Number0000179786,
DateJul 2, 2026
Instrument2026179786
Lender
NameBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate6.51%
Max Rate-1%

February 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Property Address1955 W CORNWALLIS RD, DURHAM, NC 27705-5707
Document Number0088690216
Instrument DateFeb 12, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 28, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1955 W CORNWALLIS RD DURHAM NC 277055707, DURHAM, NC 27705-5707

Mortgage

Document Number0088690216
DateFeb 12, 2020
Book Page008869/000216
Instrument5503
Lender
NameCAROLINA SMALL BUSN DEV FUND
AddressRALEIGH, NC 27604
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term24 Months
DueFeb 11, 2022

November 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Property Address1955 W CORNWALLIS RD, DURHAM, NC 27705-5707
Document Number0088010737
Instrument DateNov 15, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 27, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1955 W CORNWALLIS RD DURHAM NC 277055707, DURHAM, NC 27705-5707

Mortgage

Document Number0088010737
DateNov 15, 2019
Book Page008801/000737
Instrument42299
Lender
NameSELF-HELP VENTURES FND
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressDURHAM, NC 27702
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 23, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyDurham County
MunicipalityDurham City
Unified School DistrictDurham Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,761,373 (-16.87%) Land $615,480 Building $2,145,893$2,761,373 (-16.87%) Land $615,480 Building $2,145,893
2023Additional exemption filed$3,321,874 Land $161,187 Building $3,160,687$3,321,874 Land $161,187 Building $3,160,687

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 10 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies10 in force
Nearby Flood Claims5 (2016–2018)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 5
Most Recent ClaimSep 2018 · Hurricane Florence
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Florence, Sep 2018 · 3 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF DURHAM
serves 333,490 people · EPA ID NC0332010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 47 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Google Fiber
Fiber
8,000 / 8,000
AT&T
Fiber
5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

Nearby Properties on W Cornwallis Rd

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number