Durham County property record for 2117 Ruffin St, Durham, NC 27704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,891 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.47 acres (20,473 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $590,000 (Mar 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $5,579 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Sale Mar 2024 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0822-87-6790 |
| Primary APN | 0822-87-6790 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,891 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,074 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,074 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,074 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,473 sqft (0.47 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 186 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 150 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 2117 RUFFIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27704-4175 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5 |
| Legal Description | PROP-MATHEWS JAMES PL:000000-000000 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
2117 Ruffin St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2024.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2117 RUFFIN ST, DURHAM, NC 27704-4175 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer INVESTORS TITLE INSURANCE, INVESTORS TITLE DURHAM |
| Mar 28, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 28, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 28, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 26, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202491213 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10076 / 163 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 28, 2024 |
| Property Address | 2117 RUFFIN ST, DURHAM, NC 27704-4175 |
| Document Number | 0100760163 |
| Book / Page | 10076 / 163 |
| Map Reference | MB 12 PG 72 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 22, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024091213 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Title Company | INVESTORS TITLE INSURANCE, INVESTORS TITLE DURHAM |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,180.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 600 W MARKHAM AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-1618 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2117 RUFFIN ST, DURHAM, NC 27704-4175 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 28, 2024 |
| Property Address | 2117 RUFFIN ST, DURHAM, NC 27704-4175 |
| Document Number | 0100760163 |
| Book / Page | 10076 / 163 |
| Map Reference | MB 12 PG 72 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 22, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024091213 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 18, 2024 |
| Title Company | INVESTORS TITLE INSURANCE, INVESTORS TITLE DURHAM |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,180.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 600 W MARKHAM AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-1618 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2117 RUFFIN ST, DURHAM, NC 27704-4175 |
| Document Number | 2024091214 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 28, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024091214 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2054 |
| Document Number | OPR100760165 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 28, 2024 |
| Book Page | OPR 10076/165 |
| Instrument | 2024091214 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 4140 E STATE ST, HERMITAGE, PA 16148 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2054 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2117 Ruffin St was $5,579, up 23% 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 | $5,579.00 (+22.99%) | $549,007 (+19.96%) Land $180,075 Building $368,932 | $549,007 (+19.96%) Land $180,075 Building $368,932 |
| 2025 | $4,536.00 | $457,674 Land $180,075 Building $277,599 | $457,674 Land $180,075 Building $277,599 |
| 2023 | $3,602.00 (+2.33%) | $275,046 Land $55,050 Building $219,996 | $275,046 Land $55,050 Building $219,996 |
| 2022 | $3,520.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 2117 Ruffin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.
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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
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 2117 Ruffin St 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 | 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 172 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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