Durham County property record for 2617 Farthing St, Durham, NC 27704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,029 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,017 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0832-17-6819 |
| Primary APN | 0832-17-6819 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,029 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,029 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 28 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 2617 FARTHING ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27704-4203 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5 |
| Legal Description | PROP-WHITE R S/RAY G D/LT #22 PL:000007-000188 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROP-WHITE R S/RAY G D |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
2617 Farthing St is held in a trust since May 2025.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5909 SPRINGVIEW TRL, DURHAM, NC 27705-9236 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 14, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0103220215 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2617 Farthing St was $3,017, 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 | $3,017.00 (+2.55%) | $296,862 (-) Land $178,500 Building $118,362 | $296,862 (-) Land $178,500 Building $118,362 |
| 2025 | $2,942.00 | $296,862 Land $178,500 Building $118,362 | $296,862 Land $178,500 Building $118,362 |
| 2023 | $2,004.00 (+2.35%) | $153,035 Land $29,800 Building $123,235 | $153,035 Land $29,800 Building $123,235 |
| 2022 | $1,958.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2617 Farthing St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 2016.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 33 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 33 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2016–2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2018 · Hurricane Florence |
| Claims by Event |
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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 2617 Farthing St 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 522 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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