Durham County property record for 2305 Harvard Ave, Durham, NC 27703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,260 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $385,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,893 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2022 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0831-72-0898 |
| Primary APN | 0831-72-0898 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,260 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 132 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 345 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 2305 HARVARD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27703-4153 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5(2) |
| Legal Description | PROP-REVISION DEVELOPERS INC/LT#04E PL:000206-000239 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROP-BAYHAM LEONARD J |
| Legal Lot Number | 4E |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 1001 |
2305 Harvard Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2023.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2305 HARVARD AVE, DURHAM, NC 27703-4153 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 31, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE INC |
| Aug 8, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage BENCHMARK COMMUNITY BANK |
| Mar 1, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage BENCHMARK COMMUNITY BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 1, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202363260 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9926 / 396 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 13, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0053930579 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | May 31, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2305 HARVARD AVE, DURHAM, NC 27703-4153 |
| Document Number | 0099260396 |
| Book / Page | 9926 / 396 |
| Map Reference | MB 206 PG 239 |
| Instrument Date | May 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023063260 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | TRYON TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $770.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1133, ROXBORO, NC 27573-1133 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2305 HARVARD AVE, DURHAM, NC 27703-4153 |
| Document Number | 2023063261 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023063261 |
| Name | MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 2305 HARVARD AVE, DURHAM, NC 27703-4153 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1133, ROXBORO, NC 27573-1133 |
| Document Number | 0097570983 |
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| Date | Aug 8, 2022 |
| Book Page | 9757/983 |
| Instrument | 2022032244 |
| Name | BENCHMARK COMMUNITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WAKE FOREST, NC 27587 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 8, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2305 HARVARD AVE, DURHAM, NC 27703-4153 |
| Document Number | 0096280997 |
| Book / Page | 9628 / 997 |
| Map Reference | MB 97 PG 154 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022008856 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 10, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $650.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1133, ROUGEMONT, NC 27572 |
| Document Number | 2022008857 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022008857 |
| Name | BENCHMARK COMMUNITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2305 Harvard Ave was $3,893, 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 | $3,893.00 (+2.53%) | $383,117 (-) Land $96,300 Building $286,817 | $383,117 (-) Land $96,300 Building $286,817 |
| 2025 | $3,797.00 | $383,117 Land $96,300 Building $286,817 | $383,117 Land $96,300 Building $286,817 |
| 2023 | $2,418.00 (+94.53%) | $184,665 Land $24,075 Building $160,590 | $184,665 Land $24,075 Building $160,590 |
| 2022 | $1,243.00 |
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 2305 Harvard Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 21, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 2305 Harvard 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.5% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 | 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 435 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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