Durham County property record for 214 Formosa Ave, Durham, NC 27707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,617 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,850 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Transfer Jan 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0820-89-3687 |
| Primary APN | 0820-89-3687 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,617 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,078 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 98 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 275 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 214 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# 06 PL:00006B-000130 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLLEGE HGHTS/PLAT 6B-130 |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| 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.
214 Formosa Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2021.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 214 FORMOSA AVE, DURHAM, NC 27707-3136 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Jan 20, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit STATE EMPS CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 20, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0092090346 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 214 FORMOSA AVE, DURHAM, NC 27707-3136 |
| Document Number | 0092090346 |
| Book / Page | 009209 / 000346 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3856 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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 | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 214 FORMOSA AVE DURHAM NC 277073136, DURHAM, NC 27707-3136 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 214 FORMOSA AVE, DURHAM, NC 27707-3136 |
| Document Number | 0092090349 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 20, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 25279 RALEIGH NC 276115279, RALEIGH, NC 27611-5279 |
| Document Number | 0092090349 |
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| Date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Book Page | 009209/000349 |
| Instrument | 3857 |
| Name | STATE EMPS CU |
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| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 214 Formosa Ave was $2,850, 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 | $2,850.00 (+2.52%) | $280,516 (-) Land $97,125 Building $183,391 | $280,516 (-) Land $97,125 Building $183,391 |
| 2025 | $2,780.00 | $280,516 Land $97,125 Building $183,391 | $280,516 Land $97,125 Building $183,391 |
| 2023 | $2,066.00 (+2.33%) | $157,763 Land $27,700 Building $130,063 | $157,763 Land $27,700 Building $130,063 |
| 2022 | $2,019.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 214 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 214 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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