306 E Main St, Durham, NC 27701 Property Records

Durham County property record for 306 E Main St, Durham, NC 27701 · Last verified October 2025

Property Highlights

Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Square Footage34,635 sqft Heated Area
Lot Size13,068 sqft (0.3 acres)
Last Sale$9,695,000 (2021)
Tax Bill$124,112.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0831-06-0571
Alternative APNs
  • 0831-06-05-7132
  • 083109060590
  • 102935

Interior

Building Area34,635 sqft Heated Area
Gross Area30,656 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor5,000 sqft 1st Floor
Stories3 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Lot Area13,068 sqft (0.3 acres)

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
Heating SystemHVAC Heating

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number083109060590
Street Address306 E MAIN ST
CityDURHAM
StateNC
Zip27701
Property UsageCommercial Property Usage
TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Legal DescriptionDCBD/BLK#17/LT#06PT/300 E AST MAIN ST/TR#01-02 DOW PL:000184-000053
Legal SubdivisionDRHM CTRL BUS DIST
Legal Tract1
Legal Block17
Legal Lot Number6P
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Minor Civil DivisionDURHAM
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2055
Census Tract2200

Owner

Source: Durham County records · APN 0831-06-0571

Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address2435 S ALSTON AVE, DURHAM, NC 27713-1301
Owner TypeOwner is a Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 21, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
SOUTH STATE BANK
Jul 21, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
SOUTH STATE BANK
May 12, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
FIRST HORIZON BANK
Dec 29, 2021Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand Alone First Mortgage
FIRST HORIZON BANK
Jul 14, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage
FIDELITY BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleDec 29, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 29, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 22, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number0000957682
Deed Book / Page9576 / 82
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

July 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateJul 21, 2026
Property Address306 E MAIN ST, DURHAM, NC 27701
Document Number0000181815
Book / Page10590 / 856
Instrument DateJul 21, 2026
Instrument2026181815
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 27, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Relationship266
Address300 E MAIN ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-3718

Mortgage

Document Number0000181815,
DateJul 21, 2026
Book Page10590/856
Instrument2026181815
Lender
NameSOUTH STATE BANK
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term84 Months
DueJul 21, 2033
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate6.49%
Initial TypeAdjustable Rate
AdjustableDocument includes a rider for adjustable-rate mortgage with a specific rate change date.
Max Rate-1%

July 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateJul 21, 2026
Property Address306 E MAIN ST, DURHAM, NC 27701
Document Number0000181758
Book / Page10590 / 630
Instrument DateJul 21, 2026
Instrument2026181758
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 27, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Relationship266
Address300 E MAIN ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-3718

Mortgage

Document Number0000181758,
DateJul 21, 2026
Book Page10590/630
Instrument2026181758
Lender
NameSOUTH STATE BANK
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term84 Months
DueJul 21, 2033
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate6.49%
Initial TypeAdjustable Rate
AdjustableDocument includes a rider for adjustable-rate mortgage with a specific rate change date.
Max Rate-1%

May 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Property Address306 E MAIN ST, DURHAM, NC 27701
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 31, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2435 S ALSTON AVE, DURHAM, NC 27713-1301

Mortgage

Document Number0099150915
DateMay 12, 2023
Book Page9915/915
Instrument2023061437
Lender
NameFIRST HORIZON BANK
TypeBank
AddressRALEIGH, NC 27603
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term36 Months
DueMay 12, 2026

December 2021: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateDec 29, 2021
Property Address306 E MAIN ST, DURHAM, NC 27701
Document Number0095760082
Book / Page9576 / 82
Map ReferenceMB 184 PG 53
Instrument DateDec 20, 2021
Instrument2021066208
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 31, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$19,390.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address6814 SW MAURY PARK RD, VASHON, WA 98070-7235

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2435 S ALSTON AVE, DURHAM, NC 27713-1301

Mortgage

Document Number2021066209
DateDec 29, 2021
Instrument2021066209
Lender
NameFIRST HORIZON BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Property Address306 E MAIN ST, DURHAM, NC 27701
Document Number0090030637
Instrument DateJul 14, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 28, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1220 DAWSON RD CHAPEL HILL NC 275168577, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516-8577

Mortgage

Document Number0090030637
DateJul 14, 2020
Book Page009003/000637
Instrument27560
Lender
NameFIDELITY BK
TypeBank
AddressGARNER, NC 27529
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Durham County records · Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyDurham County
MunicipalityDurham City
Unified School DistrictDurham Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$124,112.00 (+95.56%)$9,992,020 (+87.24%) Land $2,361,617 Building $7,630,403$9,992,020 (+87.24%) Land $2,361,617 Building $7,630,403
2023$63,464.00 (-11.9%)$5,336,545 Land $372,655 Building $4,963,890$5,336,545 Land $372,655 Building $4,963,890
2022$72,038.00

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