Durham County property record for 407 Commonwealth St, Durham, NC 27703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,394 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Feb 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,645 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Mortgage Feb 2019 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0840-09-6099 |
| Primary APN | 0840-09-6099 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,394 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,156 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 108 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 238 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 407 COMMONWEALTH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27703-4425 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5 |
| Legal Description | PROP-ROYSTER VERONICA & L EE STEPHEN B/LT#78 PL:000199-000248 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROP-WOODS LARKIN |
| Legal Lot Number | 78 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | OAK GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4009 |
| Census Tract | 1802 |
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 727 W HARGETT ST, 209, RALEIGH, NC 27603-1669 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage NEW REPUBLIC SAVINGS BANK |
| Feb 27, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Aug 30, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 3, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 27, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 27, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 30, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20195901 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8602 / 234 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 14, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0054520543 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 407 COMMONWEALTH ST, DURHAM, NC 27703-4425 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2011 WOODVIEW DR, DURHAM, NC 27704-4161 |
| Document Number | 0086020147 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 27, 2019 |
| Book Page | 8602/147 |
| Instrument | 2019005889 |
| Name | NEW REPUBLIC SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ROCKY MOUNT, NC 27804 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 37 Months |
| Due | Mar 10, 2022 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2019 |
| Property Address | 407 COMMONWEALTH ST, DURHAM, NC 27703-4425 |
| Document Number | 0086020234 |
| Book / Page | 008602 / 000234 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 5901 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 8, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $240.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Corporate Trust |
| Address | 727 W HARGETT ST #209 RALEIGH NC 276031669, 209, RALEIGH, NC 27603-1669 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Property Address | 407 COMMONWEALTH ST, DURHAM, NC 27703-4425 |
| Document Number | 0084990484 |
| Book / Page | 008499 / 000484 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 30785 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 12, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $160.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2011 WOODVIEW DR DURHAM NC 277044161, DURHAM, NC 27704-4161 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 3, 2018 |
| Property Address | 407 COMMONWEALTH ST, DURHAM, NC 27703-4425 |
| Document Number | 0084820114 |
| Book / Page | 008482 / 000114 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 27354 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 405 COMMONWEALTH ST DURHAM NC 277034425, DURHAM, NC 27703-4425 |
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 | $2,645.00 (+2.52%) | $260,268 (-) Land $85,400 Building $174,868 | $260,268 (-) Land $85,400 Building $174,868 |
| 2025 | $2,580.00 (+69.07%) | $260,268 (+123.31%) Land $85,400 Building $174,868 | $260,268 (+123.31%) Land $85,400 Building $174,868 |
| 2023 | $1,526.00 (+2.35%) | $116,549 Land $18,285 Building $98,264 | $116,549 Land $18,285 Building $98,264 |
| 2022 | $1,491.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 3 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 97.4% 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 121 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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