Durham County property record for 3205 University Dr, Durham, NC 27707
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 12,800 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 1.19 acres (51,836 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $3,035,000 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $27,942 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Mortgage Mar 2026 Sale + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0810-77-3005 |
| Primary APN | 0810-77-3005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 8 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 12,800 sqft Heated Area |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 51,836 sqft (1.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 217 ft deep x 260 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 3205 UNIVERSITY DR |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27707-3770 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | CN |
| Legal Description | PROP-HOLMES OIL COMPANY I NC/TR#01 DBA/RAYS LOUNGE PL:000197-000309 |
| Legal Subdivision | BOUNDARY PLAT HOLMES OIL COMPANY |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | TRIANGLE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 2015 |
3205 University Dr, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in March 2026.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11010 LAKE GROVE BLVD, 100, MORRISVILLE, NC 27560-7392 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLSFARGOBANKNA |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST BANK |
| Mar 29, 2019 | Trustee's Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit FIRST CAROLINA BK |
| Aug 1, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jul 28, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit BRANCH BK&TR |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 18, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 18, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 29, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026167200 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10501 / 682 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3205 UNIVERSITY DR, DURHAM, NC 27707-3770 |
| Document Number | 0000171307 |
| Book / Page | 10527 / 224 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026171307 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership, 266 |
| Document Number | 0000171307, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Book Page | 10527/224 |
| Instrument | 2026171307 |
| Name | WELLSFARGOBANKNA |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate | 6.38% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3205 UNIVERSITY DR, DURHAM, NC 27707-3770 |
| Document Number | 0105010682 |
| Book / Page | 10501 / 682 |
| Map Reference | MB 197 PG 309 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026167200 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $6,070.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2009 FAIRVIEW RD UNIT 6247, 6247, RALEIGH, NC 27628-0813 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11010 LAKE GROVE BLVD STE 100, 100, MORRISVILLE, NC 27560-7392 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 3205 UNIVERSITY DR, DURHAM, NC 27707-3770 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 5, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1713 NOTTINGHAM RD, RALEIGH, NC 27607-6630 |
| Document Number | 0099410100 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Book Page | 9941/100 |
| Instrument | 2023066028 |
| Name | FIRST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28210 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Property Address | 3205 UNIVERSITY DR, DURHAM, NC 27707-3770 |
| Document Number | 0086240286 |
| Book / Page | 008624 / 000286 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 9879 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 8, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,400.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 3900 MERTON DR #215 RALEIGH NC 276096632, 215, RALEIGH, NC 27609-6632 |
| Document Number | 86240293 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Book Page | 008624/000293 |
| Instrument | 9881 |
| Name | FIRST CAROLINA BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 2626 GLENWOOD AVE # 390, RALEIGH, NC 27608-1043 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3205 UNIVERSITY DR, DURHAM, NC 27707-3770 |
| Document Number | 0082400412 |
| Book / Page | 008240 / 000412 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 26860 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 1719 CHAPEL HILL NC 27516, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3205 UNIVERSITY DR, DURHAM, NC 27707-3770 |
| Document Number | 0082380226 |
| Book / Page | 008238 / 000226 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 26519 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,200.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 1719 CHAPEL HILL NC 27516, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516 |
| Document Number | 82380230 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 28, 2017 |
| Book Page | 008238/000230 |
| Instrument | 26520 |
| Name | BRANCH BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 505 S DUKE ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-3199 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 3205 University Dr was $27,942, 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 | $27,942.00 (+2.52%) | $2,749,458 (-) Land $1,095,000 Building $1,654,458 | $2,749,458 (-) Land $1,095,000 Building $1,654,458 |
| 2025 | $27,255.00 | $2,749,458 Land $1,095,000 Building $1,654,458 | $2,749,458 Land $1,095,000 Building $1,654,458 |
| 2023 | $20,545.00 (+2.35%) | $1,568,480 Land $513,980 Building $1,054,500 | $1,568,480 Land $513,980 Building $1,054,500 |
| 2022 | $20,074.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3205 University Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 9 in force |
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.
The area around 3205 University Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 269 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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