2808 Elgin St, Durham, NC 27704 Property Records

Durham County property record for 2808 Elgin St, Durham, NC 27704

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 817 sqft · built 1942
Lot Size0.22 acres (9,583 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$170,000 (May 2020)
Tax Bill$2,964 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2023 Transfer
Dec 2022 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0832-08-9728

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0832-08-9728
Alternative APNs
  • 0832-08-97-2826
  • 083205089729
  • 119713

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms3 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area817 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area817 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1942
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1942
Architectural StyleRanch
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area9,583 sqft (0.22 acres)
Lot Dimensions170 ft deep x 55 ft wide
PorchPorch
Porch Area25 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemSpace Heater
SewerMunicipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address2808 ELGIN ST
CityDURHAM
StateNC
Zip27704-3122
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRU-5
Legal DescriptionGREENWOOD/LT#37 PL:000014-000061
Legal SubdivisionGREENWOOD
Legal Lot Number37
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Township / Civil DivisionDURHAM
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
Census Tract102

Owner

Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address2808 ELGIN ST, DURHAM, NC 27704-3122
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 15, 2023Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Dec 12, 2022Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
May 28, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 28, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 28, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 26, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202019629
Deed Book / Page8957 / 338
Last Transfer DateApr 1, 2023
Transfer Doc0099340900
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateJun 15, 2023
Property Address2808 ELGIN ST, DURHAM, NC 27704-3122
Document Number0099340900
Book / Page9934 / 900
Map ReferenceMB 14 PG 61
Instrument DateApr 1, 2023
Instrument2023064817
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 22, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2808 ELGIN ST, DURHAM, NC 27704-3122

December 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateDec 12, 2022
Property Address2808 ELGIN ST, DURHAM, NC 27704-3122
Document Number0098320998
Book / Page9832 / 998
Map ReferenceMB 14 PG 61
Instrument DateJun 28, 2022
Instrument2022046322
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 19, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2808 SHAW RD # 8, 8, DURHAM, NC 27704-8801

May 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateMay 28, 2020
Property Address2808 ELGIN ST, DURHAM, NC 27704-3122
Document Number0089570338
Book / Page8957 / 338
Map ReferenceMB 14 PG 61
Instrument DateMay 27, 2020
Instrument2020019629
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 30, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$340.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address2808 ELGIN ST, 2808, DURHAM, NC 27704-3122

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2808 ELGIN ST, DURHAM, NC 27704-3122

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 17, 2026

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
2026$2,964.00 (+2.53%)$291,662 (-) Land $183,000 Building $108,662$291,662 (-) Land $183,000 Building $108,662
2025$2,891.00 (+58.67%)$291,662 (+109.75%) Land $183,000 Building $108,662$291,662 (+109.75%) Land $183,000 Building $108,662
2023$1,822.00 (-1.99%)$139,054 Land $30,425 Building $108,629$139,054 Land $30,425 Building $108,629
2022$1,859.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

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
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 33 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies33 in force
Nearby Flood Claims6 (2016–2018)
Most Recent ClaimSep 2018 · Hurricane Florence
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Florence, Sep 2018 · 4 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 96% of the US · lower than 97.9% of North Carolina
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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 195 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier
Fiber
7,000 / 7,000
AT&T
Fiber
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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