Durham County property record for 21 Birchcrest Ct, Durham, NC 27713
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,359 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $365,000 (Oct 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $6,255 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage Oct 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0718-89-5728 |
| Primary APN | 0718-89-5728 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,359 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,267 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,220 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,220 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 46 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 28 sqft |
| Patio Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 21 BIRCHCREST CT |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27713-9498 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PDR 3.650 |
| Legal Description | WOODCROFT/HIGHGATE/SEC:06 /LT#22 PL:000108-000126 |
| Legal Subdivision | WDCRFT/HIGHGATE SEC 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | TRIANGLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 2023 |
21 Birchcrest Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2019.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 BIRCHCREST CT, DURHAM, NC 27713-9498 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Oct 25, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 25, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 25, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201939290 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8784 / 534 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 21 BIRCHCREST CT, DURHAM, NC 27713-9498 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0094100642 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 28, 2021 |
| Book Page | 9410/642 |
| Instrument | 2021038106 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2031 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 21 BIRCHCREST CT, DURHAM, NC 27713-9498 |
| Document Number | 0087840534 |
| Book / Page | 8784 / 534 |
| Map Reference | MB 108 PG 126 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019039290 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $730.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 217 OLD PIEDMONT CIR, 217, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516-8470 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 21 BIRCHCREST CT, DURHAM, NC 27713-9498 |
| Document Number | 2019039291 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019039291 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2034 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 21 Birchcrest Ct was $6,255, 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 | $6,255.00 (+2.52%) | $615,511 (-) Land $158,625 Building $456,886 | $615,511 (-) Land $158,625 Building $456,886 |
| 2025 | $6,101.00 | $615,511 Land $158,625 Building $456,886 | $615,511 Land $158,625 Building $456,886 |
| 2023 | $4,148.00 (+2.34%) | $316,720 Land $64,220 Building $252,500 | $316,720 Land $64,220 Building $252,500 |
| 2022 | $4,053.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 21 Birchcrest Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 11 flood claims nearby since 1986.
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 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1986–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 9 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2016 · river or lake flooding |
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 21 Birchcrest Ct 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 95% of the US · lower than 97.4% 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 357 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 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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