Durham County property record for 225 Olive Branch Rd, Durham, NC 27703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,823 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,038 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $255,000 (Sep 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,572 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0860-38-8747 |
| Primary APN | 0860-38-8747 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,823 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,174 sqft |
| Basement Area | 600 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,038 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 285 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 285 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 225 OLIVE BRANCH RD |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27703-9211 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Description | SHAW HILLS ESTATES/BLK:B/ LT#08 & 09 PL:000051-000091 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHAW HILLS ESTATES |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 8,9 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CARR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
225 Olive Branch Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2020.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 225 OLIVE BRANCH RD, DURHAM, NC 27703-9211 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 18, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202041675 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9085 / 298 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 24, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0090850298 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 225 OLIVE BRANCH RD, DURHAM, NC 27703-9211 |
| Document Number | 0090850298 |
| Book / Page | 9085 / 298 |
| Map Reference | MB 51 PG 91 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020041675 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $510.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 HEATHERWOOD DR, 101, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516-4144 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 225 OLIVE BRANCH RD, DURHAM, NC 27703-9211 |
| Document Number | 2020041676 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020041676 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 225 Olive Branch Rd was $2,572, up 3.6% from the year before.
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 | $2,572.00 (+3.63%) | $346,117 (-) Land $91,250 Building $254,867 | $346,117 (-) Land $91,250 Building $254,867 |
| 2025 | $2,482.00 | $346,117 Land $91,250 Building $254,867 | $346,117 Land $91,250 Building $254,867 |
| 2023 | $1,940.00 (+3.14%) | $190,225 Land $36,425 Building $153,800 | $190,225 Land $36,425 Building $153,800 |
| 2022 | $1,881.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 225 Olive Branch Rd 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 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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 225 Olive Branch Rd is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 | SHAW HILLS S/D private · serves 66 people · EPA ID NC0332109 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 11 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 122 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 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Hotwire Communications.
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