Durham County property record for 2118 Ruffin St, Durham, NC 27704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,170 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $57,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,045 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0822-87-8556 |
| Primary APN | 0822-87-8556 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,170 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,170 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 111 ft deep x 88 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 2118 RUFFIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27704-4156 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5 |
| Legal Description | GLENDALE HEIGHTS TR20-26 PT/BLK:A/LT#23 PL:00018A-000056 |
| Legal Subdivision | GLENDALE HGHTS TR20/26 PT |
| Legal Tract | 20 |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
2118 Ruffin St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2021.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2118 RUFFIN ST, DURHAM, NC 27704-4156 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jun 30, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NORTH STATE BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202143113 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9439 / 342 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0094390342 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 25, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2118 RUFFIN ST, DURHAM, NC 27704-4156 |
| Document Number | 0094390342 |
| Book / Page | 9439 / 342 |
| Map Reference | MB 18A PG 3 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021043113 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $114.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 807 W TRINITY AVE APT 252, 807, DURHAM, NC 27701-1861 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2118 RUFFIN ST, DURHAM, NC 27704-4156 |
| Document Number | 2021043114 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021043114 |
| Name | UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2118 RUFFIN ST, DURHAM, NC 27704-4156 |
| Document Number | 0082190027 |
| Book / Page | 8219 / 027 |
| Map Reference | MB 18A PG 3 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017022749 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $450.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2106 N DUKE ST, 2106, DURHAM, NC 27704-4108 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2118 RUFFIN ST, DURHAM, NC 27704-4156 |
| Document Number | 0082190031 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Book Page | 8219/031 |
| Instrument | 2017022750 |
| Name | NORTH STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27609 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2118 Ruffin St was $3,045, 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 | $3,045.00 (+2.53%) | $299,634 (-) Land $145,775 Building $153,859 | $299,634 (-) Land $145,775 Building $153,859 |
| 2025 | $2,970.00 | $299,634 Land $145,775 Building $153,859 | $299,634 Land $145,775 Building $153,859 |
| 2023 | $2,632.00 (+2.33%) | $200,966 Land $44,512 Building $156,454 | $200,966 Land $44,512 Building $156,454 |
| 2022 | $2,572.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2118 Ruffin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 2118 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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