Durham County property record for 208 Formosa Ave, Durham, NC 27707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,419 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $280,000 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,680 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0820-89-1667 |
| Primary APN | 0820-89-1667 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,419 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,419 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 | 97 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 276 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 208 FORMOSA AVE |
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| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27707-3136 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5 |
| Legal Description | COLLEGE HEIGHTS/BLK:C/LT# 01 & LT#02 PL:00006B-000130 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLLEGE HGHTS/PLAT 6B-130 |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 1303 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the College Heights Historic District listed 2019 · 198 contributing resources · NRIS 100003295 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
208 Formosa Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2022.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 208 FORMOSA AVE, DURHAM, NC 27707-3136 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Sep 24, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MR COOPER |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 28, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 28, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 23, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20223992 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9601 / 212 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 29, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0029730796 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 208 FORMOSA AVE, DURHAM, NC 27707-3136 |
| Document Number | 0096010212 |
| Book / Page | 9601 / 212 |
| Map Reference | MB 6B PG 130 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022003992 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $560.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 102 ASHMONT LN, 102, DURHAM, NC 27713-8886 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 208 FORMOSA AVE, DURHAM, NC 27707-3136 |
| Document Number | 2022003993 |
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| Date | Jan 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022003993 |
| Name | AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 208 FORMOSA AVE, DURHAM, NC 27707-3136 |
| Document Number | 0087630343 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 24, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | VYLLA TITLE LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 208 FORMOSA AVE DURHAM NC 277073136, DURHAM, NC 27707-3136 |
| Document Number | 0087630343 |
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| Date | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Book Page | 008763/000343 |
| Instrument | 35543 |
| Name | MR COOPER |
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| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 29, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 208 Formosa Ave was $2,680, 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 | $2,680.00 (+2.49%) | $263,795 (-) Land $106,750 Building $157,045 | $263,795 (-) Land $106,750 Building $157,045 |
| 2025 | $2,615.00 | $263,795 Land $106,750 Building $157,045 | $263,795 Land $106,750 Building $157,045 |
| 2023 | $1,918.00 (+2.29%) | $146,496 Land $30,575 Building $115,921 | $146,496 Land $30,575 Building $115,921 |
| 2022 | $1,875.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 208 Formosa Ave 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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 208 Formosa Ave 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 96% of the US · lower than 97.9% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 |
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| 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 382 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| 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 Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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