Durham County property record for 212 Formosa Ave, Durham, NC 27707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,574 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $330,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,656 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2024 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0820-89-3626 |
| Primary APN | 0820-89-3626 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,574 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,564 sqft |
| Basement Area | 900 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 900 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 123 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 30 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 212 FORMOSA AVE |
|---|---|
| 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/PT LT#04 & LT#05 PL:000010-000147 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLLEGE HGHTS/PLAT 6B-130 |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 4,5 |
| 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.
212 Formosa Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2024.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 212 FORMOSA AVE, DURHAM, NC 27707-3136 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
| Feb 10, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 25, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 25, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 20, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024109866 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10177 / 33 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 27, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0061070084 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 25, 2024 |
| Property Address | 212 FORMOSA AVE, DURHAM, NC 27707-3136 |
| Document Number | 0101770033 |
| Book / Page | 10177 / 33 |
| Map Reference | MB 10 PG 147 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024109866 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $660.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 732 9TH ST # ST614, ST614, DURHAM, NC 27705-4803 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 212 FORMOSA AVE, DURHAM, NC 27707-3136 |
| Document Number | 2024109867 |
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| Date | Sep 25, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024109867 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.62% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Change Frequency | 5 Years |
| Min Rate At Change | 4.02% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.02% |
| Index | 5-Year TN |
| Max Rate | 12% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 212 FORMOSA AVE, DURHAM, NC 27707-3136 |
| Document Number | 0088670754 |
| Book / Page | 008867 / 000754 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5213 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 732 9TH ST #614 DURHAM NC 277054803, 614, DURHAM, NC 27705-4803 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 212 Formosa Ave was $3,656, 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 | $3,656.00 (+2.52%) | $359,774 (-) Land $105,875 Building $253,899 | $359,774 (-) Land $105,875 Building $253,899 |
| 2025 | $3,566.00 | $359,774 Land $105,875 Building $253,899 | $359,774 Land $105,875 Building $253,899 |
| 2023 | $1,715.00 (+2.33%) | $130,950 Land $30,175 Building $100,775 | $130,950 Land $30,175 Building $100,775 |
| 2022 | $1,676.00 |
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 212 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 212 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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