Durham County property record for 3 Penwick Pl, Hillsborough, NC 27278
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,222 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 1.61 acres (70,132 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $325,000 (Sep 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $5,171 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0816-06-5609 |
| Primary APN | 0816-06-5609 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,222 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,736 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Lot Area | 70,132 sqft (1.61 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 3 PENWICK PL |
|---|---|
| City | HILLSBOROUGH |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27278-7674 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Description | HARDSCRABBLE/PH:02/SEC:07 /LT#180R PL:000144-000191 |
| Legal Subdivision | HARDSCRABBLE |
| Legal Phase | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 180R |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LEBANON |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6003 |
| Census Tract | 1603 |
3 Penwick Pl is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2011.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3 PENWICK PL, HILLSBOROUGH, NC 27278-7674 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 16, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 16, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 31, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201127900 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6801 / 246 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 3 PENWICK PL, HILLSBOROUGH, NC 27278-7674 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | NATIONALLINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0089930663 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 2, 2020 |
| Book Page | 8993/663 |
| Instrument | 2020025767 |
| Name | PNC BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MIAMISBURG, OH 45342 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 1 Months |
| Due | Aug 8, 2020 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3 Penwick Pl was $5,171, up 3.8% 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 | $5,171.00 (+3.75%) | $728,667 (-) Land $119,520 Building $609,147 | $728,667 (-) Land $119,520 Building $609,147 |
| 2025 | $4,984.00 | $728,667 Land $119,520 Building $609,147 | $728,667 Land $119,520 Building $609,147 |
| 2023 | $3,587.00 (+3.94%) | $382,267 Land $90,084 Building $292,183 | $382,267 Land $90,084 Building $292,183 |
| 2022 | $3,451.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3 Penwick Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims 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 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2018–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · river or lake flooding |
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 3 Penwick Pl 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 | HARDSCRABBLE S/D private · serves 643 people · EPA ID NC0332139 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| 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 | 1 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 63 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier, Hotwire Communications.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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