Durham County property record for 401 Melbourne St, Durham, NC 27703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,473 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0841-37-5041 |
| Primary APN | 0841-37-5041 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 401 MELBOURNE ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27703-2455 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-8 |
| Legal Description | TIMBERSTONE/PH:02/LT#68 PL:000123-000118 |
| Legal Subdivision | TIMBERSTONE |
| Legal Phase | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 68 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | OAK GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 1802 |
401 Melbourne St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2019.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 401 MELBOURNE ST, DURHAM, NC 27703-2455 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 29, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0086470711 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | May 2, 2019 |
| Property Address | 401 MELBOURNE ST, DURHAM, NC 27703-2455 |
| Document Number | 0086470711 |
| Book / Page | 008647 / 000711 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 14332 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 13, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 401 MELBOURNE ST DURHAM NC 277032455, DURHAM, NC 27703-2455 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 401 Melbourne St was $2,473, 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 | $2,473.00 (+2.53%) | $243,382 (-) Land $82,550 Building $160,832 | $243,382 (-) Land $82,550 Building $160,832 |
| 2025 | $2,412.00 | $243,382 Land $82,550 Building $160,832 | $243,382 Land $82,550 Building $160,832 |
| 2023 | $1,631.00 (+2.32%) | $124,542 Land $28,552 Building $95,990 | $124,542 Land $28,552 Building $95,990 |
| 2022 | $1,594.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 401 Melbourne St 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 | 1 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 risk around 401 Melbourne St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.5% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 201 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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