2203 W Cornwallis Rd, Durham, NC 27705 Property Records

Durham County property record for 2203 W Cornwallis Rd, Durham, NC 27705

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 2,594 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size1.35 acres (58,806 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$545,000 (Oct 2021)
Tax Bill$4,683 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2026 Construction Loan
Oct 2021 Sale & Line of Credit
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0811-22-0799

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0811-22-0799
Alternative APNs
  • 0811-22-07-9967
  • 081113220840
  • 137101

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms3 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,594 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area1,152 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1954
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1954
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area58,806 sqft (1.35 acres)
Garage TypeCarport
CarportCarport

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address2203 W CORNWALLIS RD
CityDURHAM
StateNC
Zip27705-7204
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Local Zoning CodeCG
Legal DescriptionCORNWALLIS VILLAGE/LT#06P T DBA/THE CANDLE SHOP PL:000014-000032
Legal SubdivisionCORNWALLIS VILLAGE
Legal Lot Number6P
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Township / Civil DivisionTRIANGLE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract2030

Owner

Source: Durham County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address100 SILERS FEN CT, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517-8380
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 19, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage
GENISYS CAPITAL
Oct 27, 2021Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
TOWNEBANK
Oct 27, 2021Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 27, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 27, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202154887
Deed Book / Page9509 / 64
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateMay 19, 2026
Property Address2203 W CORNWALLIS RD, DURHAM, NC 27705-7204
Document Number0000174469
Book / Page10546 / 610
Instrument DateMay 18, 2026
Instrument2026174469
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLimited Liability Partnership, 266
Address4209 AUTUMN LN, VESTAVIA, AL 35243-5708

Mortgage

Document Number0000174469,
DateMay 19, 2026
Book Page10546/610
Instrument2026174469
Lender
NameGENISYS CAPITAL
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate6.3%
Max Rate-1%

October 2021: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateOct 27, 2021
Property Address2203 W CORNWALLIS RD, DURHAM, NC 27705-7204
Document Number0095090064
Book / Page9509 / 64
Map ReferenceMB 14 PG 32
Instrument DateOct 26, 2021
Instrument2021054887
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 22, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,090.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address4909 CARLTON CROSSING DR, 4909, DURHAM, NC 27713-6506

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address100 SILERS FEN CT, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517-8380

Mortgage

Document Number2021054891
DateOct 27, 2021
Instrument2021054891
Lender
NameTOWNEBANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded

October 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateOct 27, 2021
Property Address2203 W CORNWALLIS RD, DURHAM, NC 27705-7204
Document Number0095090052
Book / Page9509 / 52
Map ReferenceMB 14 PG 32
Instrument DateOct 26, 2021
Instrument2021054885
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 22, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address5036 W BERWYN AVE, 5036, CHICAGO, IL 60630-1502

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4909 CARLTON CROSSING DR, DURHAM, NC 27713-6506

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 23, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyDurham County
MunicipalityDurham City
Unified School DistrictDurham Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$4,683.00 (+46.8%)$472,509 (+94.02%) Land $222,928 Building $249,581$472,509 (+94.02%) Land $222,928 Building $249,581
2023$3,190.00 (+2.37%)$243,532 Land $88,815 Building $154,717$243,532 Land $88,815 Building $154,717
2022$3,116.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 10 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies10 in force
Nearby Flood Claims5 (2016–2018)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 5
Most Recent ClaimSep 2018 · Hurricane Florence
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Florence, Sep 2018 · 3 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF DURHAM
serves 333,490 people · EPA ID NC0332010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 47 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Google Fiber
Fiber
8,000 / 8,000
AT&T
Fiber
5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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