Durham County property record for 217 Madden Ave, Durham, NC 27712
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 3.98 acres (173,369 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Dec 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $1,149 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0825-55-5534 |
| Primary APN | 0825-55-5534 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 173,369 sqft (3.98 acres) |
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| Street Address | 217 MADDEN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27712-1407 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Description | PROP-RIDGECREST BAPTIST CHURCH PL:000000-000000 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIDGECREST BAPTIST CHURCH |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LEBANON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 1603 |
217 Madden Ave, residential vacant land, is owned by a company that bought it in December 1997.
Source: Durham County records, as of September 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1104 MILTON RD, DURHAM, NC 27712-1418 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 23, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2402 / 621 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 217 Madden Ave was $1,149.
Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Durham County |
| Unified School District | Durham Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $171,342 Land $171,342 | $171,342 Land $171,342 | |
| 2025 | $1,149.00 | ||
| 2023 | $629.00 (+3.45%) | $71,802 Land $71,802 | $71,802 Land $71,802 |
| 2022 | $608.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 217 Madden Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1996.
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 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1996 · Hurricane Fran |
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 217 Madden Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 61 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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