Durham County property record for 2505 Perkins Rd, Durham, NC 27705
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.73 acres (31,799 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,989 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0811-84-7446 |
| Primary APN | 0811-84-7446 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Basement Area | 765 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 765 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 31,799 sqft (0.73 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 242 ft deep x 127 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 2505 PERKINS RD |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27705-1018 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-10 |
| Legal Description | DUKE UNIVERSITY HOMESITES /LT#H-09&H-10 NKA RECOMB PL:000029-000098 |
| Legal Subdivision | DUKE UNIVERSITY HOMESITES |
| Legal Lot Number | H,09&H |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
2505 Perkins Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2016.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2505 PERKINS RD, DURHAM, NC 27705-1018 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 31, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0079420954 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2505 Perkins Rd was $6,989, 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 | $6,989.00 (+2.52%) | $687,772 (-) Land $493,050 Building $194,722 | $687,772 (-) Land $493,050 Building $194,722 |
| 2025 | $6,817.00 | $687,772 Land $493,050 Building $194,722 | $687,772 Land $493,050 Building $194,722 |
| 2023 | $5,076.00 (+2.34%) | $387,533 Land $129,975 Building $257,558 | $387,533 Land $129,975 Building $257,558 |
| 2022 | $4,960.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2505 Perkins Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2018.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2018 · Hurricane Florence |
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 2505 Perkins Rd 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 94% of the US · lower than 96% 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 97 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Frontier.
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