400 Formosa Ave, Durham, NC 27707 Property Records

Durham County property record for 400 Formosa Ave, Durham, NC 27707

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 2,195 sqft · built 1926
Lot Size0.29 acres (12,632 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$250,000 (Apr 2023)
Tax Bill$2,532 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Mar 2023 Sale
+ 7 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0820-89-8543

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0820-89-8543
Alternative APNs
  • 0820-89-85-4328
  • 082008898545
  • 117050

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,195 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area1,387 sqft
Basement Area1,013 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,013 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1926
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1926
Architectural StyleRanch
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area12,632 sqft (0.29 acres)
Lot Dimensions125 ft deep x 100 ft wide
PorchPorch
Porch Area128 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemRadiant
SewerMunicipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address400 FORMOSA AVE
CityDURHAM
StateNC
Zip27707-3140
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRU-5
Legal DescriptionPROP-HAMMOND PLC/BLK:02/L T#01-02 PT PL:00005B-000111
Legal SubdivisionPROP-HAMMOND PLC
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number1,2
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Township / Civil DivisionDURHAM
Census Block Group1
Census Block1023
Census Tract1303

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the College Heights Historic District
listed 2019 · 198 contributing resources · NRIS 100003295

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

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 RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address917 ELLIS RD, DURHAM, NC 27703-6020
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 19, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
JASON DOTY ETUX
Mar 29, 2023Deed, Transfer
Mar 29, 2023Deed, Transfer
Jan 6, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
DONNA BASS
Jan 6, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
CURTIS RIGGINS
Aug 24, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
DONNA BASS
Jan 22, 2020Deed of Trust, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage
SAUNDRA P GUYTON
Aug 20, 2019Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage
KPM PROP INVS GRP LLC
Jul 3, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 19, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 19, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 3, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202358862
Deed Book / Page9900 / 704
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateApr 19, 2023
Property Address400 FORMOSA AVE, DURHAM, NC 27707-3140
Document Number0099007050
Book / Page9900 / 7050
Map ReferenceMB 5 PG 111
Instrument DateApr 17, 2023
Instrument2023058862
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 28, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$500.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address3417 S ALSTON AVE, DURHAM, NC 27713-1517

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address917 ELLIS RD, DURHAM, NC 27703-6020

Mortgage

Document Number2023058863
DateApr 19, 2023
Instrument2023058863
Lender
NameJASON DOTY ETUX
TypePrivate Party
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

March 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateMar 29, 2023
Property Address400 FORMOSA AVE, DURHAM, NC 27707-3140
Document Number0098870914
Book / Page9887 / 914
Map ReferenceMB 5 PG 111
Instrument DateMar 17, 2023
Instrument2023056610
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 6, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

March 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateMar 29, 2023
Property Address400 FORMOSA AVE, DURHAM, NC 27707-3140
Document Number0098870911
Book / Page9887 / 911
Map ReferenceMB 5 PG 111
Instrument DateMar 17, 2023
Instrument2023056609
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 6, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

January 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Property Address400 FORMOSA AVE, DURHAM, NC 27707-3140
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 19, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0098440807
DateJan 6, 2023
Book Page9844/807
Instrument2023048557
Lender
NameDONNA BASS
TypePrivate Party
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

January 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Property Address400 FORMOSA AVE, DURHAM, NC 27707-3140
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 19, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0098440812
DateJan 6, 2023
Book Page9844/812
Instrument2023048558
Lender
NameCURTIS RIGGINS
TypePrivate Party
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term3 Months
DueApr 1, 2023

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Property Address400 FORMOSA AVE, DURHAM, NC 27707-3140
Document Number0090470557
Instrument DateAug 24, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 24, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address400 FORMOSA AVE DURHAM NC 277073140, DURHAM, NC 27707-3140

Mortgage

Document Number0090470557
DateAug 26, 2020
Book Page009047/000557
Instrument35233
Lender
NameDONNA BASS
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term60 Months
DueAug 25, 2025

January 2020: Deed of Trust, Construction Loan

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateJan 22, 2020
Property Address400 FORMOSA AVE, DURHAM, NC 27707-3140
Document Number0088540024
Book / Page008854 / 000024
Instrument DateJan 15, 2020
Instrument2734
Transaction TypeConstruction Loan
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address400 FORMOSA AVE DURHAM NC 277073140, DURHAM, NC 27707-3140

Mortgage

Document Number88540024
DateJan 22, 2020
Book Page008854/000024
Instrument2734
Lender
NameSAUNDRA P GUYTON
Address6807 COOLRIDGE RD, TEMPLE HILLS, MD 20748-2705
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term12 Months
DueJan 21, 2021

August 2019: Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateAug 20, 2019
Property Address400 FORMOSA AVE, DURHAM, NC 27707-3140
Document Number0087310932
Book / Page008731 / 000932
Instrument DateAug 14, 2019
Instrument29789
Transaction TypeConstruction Loan
Record UpdatedAug 30, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address400 FORMOSA AVE DURHAM NC 277073140, DURHAM, NC 27707-3140

Mortgage

Document Number87310932
DateAug 20, 2019
Book Page008731/000932
Instrument29789
Lender
NameKPM PROP INVS GRP LLC
Address917 ELLIS RD, DURHAM, NC 27703-6020
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term12 Months
DueAug 19, 2020

July 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateJul 3, 2019
Property Address400 FORMOSA AVE, DURHAM, NC 27707-3140
Document Number0086940995
Book / Page008694 / 000995
Instrument DateJul 2, 2019
Instrument22854
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$250.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address400 FORMOSA AVE DURHAM NC 277073140, DURHAM, NC 27707-3140

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$2,532.00 (+2.51%)$249,213 (-) Land $112,875 Building $136,338$249,213 (-) Land $112,875 Building $136,338
2025$2,470.00 (+43.35%)$249,213 (+89.29%) Land $112,875 Building $136,338$249,213 (+89.29%) Land $112,875 Building $136,338
2023$1,723.00 (+4.61%)$131,657 Land $32,300 Building $99,357$131,657 Land $32,300 Building $99,357
2022$1,647.00

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
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies3 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 98.5% of North Carolina
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Google Fiber
Fiber
8,000 / 8,000
Frontier
Fiber
7,000 / 7,000
AT&T
Fiber
5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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