Durham County property record for 20 Birnham Ln, Durham, NC 27707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,488 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.9 acres (39,204 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,300,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $14,682 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale Jun 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0719-89-6985 |
| Primary APN | 0719-89-6985 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,488 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,911 sqft |
| Basement Area | 900 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 900 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 39,204 sqft (0.9 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 271 sqft |
| Patio Area | 745 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 20 BIRNHAM LN |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27707-5174 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PDR 4.000 |
| Legal Description | SURREY GREEN/SEC:05/BLK:C /LT#17 PL:000105-000206 |
| Legal Subdivision | SURREY GREEN SEC 05 |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | TRIANGLE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5000 |
| Census Tract | 2007 |
20 Birnham Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2023.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 BIRNHAM LN, DURHAM, NC 27707-5174 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jun 29, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 5, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 5, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 29, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202363667 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9928 / 796 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 5, 2023 |
| Property Address | 20 BIRNHAM LN, DURHAM, NC 27707-5174 |
| Document Number | 0099280796 |
| Book / Page | 9928 / 796 |
| Map Reference | MB 105 PG 206 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023063667 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $260.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 BIRNHAM LN, DURHAM, NC 27707-5174 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 20 BIRNHAM LN, DURHAM, NC 27707-5174 |
| Document Number | 0089890902 |
| Book / Page | 008989 / 000902 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 25169 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 3, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,620.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 BIMHAM LN DURHAM NC 27707, DURHAM, NC 27707 |
| Document Number | 89890905 |
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| Date | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Book Page | 008989/000905 |
| Instrument | 25170 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 28, 2050 |
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 | $14,682.00 (+2.52%) | $1,444,677 (-) Land $475,000 Building $969,677 | $1,444,677 (-) Land $475,000 Building $969,677 |
| 2025 | $14,321.00 (+42.33%) | $1,444,677 (+88.06%) Land $475,000 Building $969,677 | $1,444,677 (+88.06%) Land $475,000 Building $969,677 |
| 2023 | $10,062.00 (+2.34%) | $768,212 Land $189,700 Building $578,512 | $768,212 Land $189,700 Building $578,512 |
| 2022 | $9,832.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Birnham Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 48 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 48 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.
Wildfire risk around 20 Birnham Ln is low, with less than 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 94% of the US · lower than 96% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 152 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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