408 Gray Ave, Durham, NC 27701 Property Records

Durham County property record for 408 Gray Ave, Durham, NC 27701

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 2,140 sqft · built 1922
Lot Size	0.14 acres (6,098 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$475,000 (May 2021)
Tax Bill	$6,847 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2023 Line of Credit May 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 5 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`0831-28-2516`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0831-28-2516`
Alternative APNs	`0831-28-25-1688` `083105282526` `110643`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,140 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	1,604 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1922
Effective Year Built	Effective 1922
Architectural Style	Ranch
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Material	Metal
Lot Area	6,098 sqft (0.14 acres)
Lot Dimensions	118 ft deep x 53 ft wide
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	290 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC
Sewer	Municipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address	408 GRAY AVE
City	DURHAM
State	NC
Zip	27701-2516
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RU-5(2)
Legal Description	PROP-NORTH EAST LAND CO/L T#21 PL:000002-000131
Legal Subdivision	SURVEY OF THE E C BELVIN
Legal Lot Number	21
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Township / Civil Division	DURHAM
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2014
Census Tract	900

Owner

Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	408 GRAY AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-2516
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 15, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit STATE EMPLOYEES CU
May 26, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CORPORATE INVESTORS MORTGAGE GROUP
Apr 30, 2021	Deed, Transfer
May 4, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage TOWNE MTG/CAROLINAS
Sep 29, 2017	Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage KENNETH M GORFKLE
Sep 29, 2017	Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage KENNETH M GORFKLE
Sep 29, 2017	Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage JOHN POPE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 26, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 26, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	May 4, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202126652
Deed Book / Page	9342 / 712
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Property Address	408 GRAY AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-2516
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 27, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0098620846
Date	Feb 15, 2023
Book Page	9862/846
Instrument	2023052093

Lender

Name	STATE EMPLOYEES CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	DURHAM, NC 27701

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

May 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Recording Date	May 26, 2021
Property Address	408 GRAY AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-2516
Document Number	0093420712
Book / Page	9342 / 712
Map Reference	MB 2 PG 131
Instrument Date	May 17, 2021
Instrument	2021026652
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 10, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$950.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2316 SHERMAN AVE, 2316, EVANSTON, IL 60201-2446

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	408 GRAY AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-2516

Mortgage

Document Number	2021026653
Date	May 26, 2021
Instrument	2021026653

Lender

Name	CORPORATE INVESTORS MORTGAGE GROUP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2051

April 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Recording Date	Apr 30, 2021
Property Address	408 GRAY AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-2516
Document Number	0093160323
Book / Page	9316 / 323
Map Reference	MB 2 PG 131
Instrument Date	Apr 29, 2021
Instrument	2021021973
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 31, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	20 SHERWOOD CT, 20, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94127-1628

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	408 GRAY AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-2516

May 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Recording Date	May 4, 2018
Property Address	408 GRAY AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-2516
Document Number	0084180112
Book / Page	008418 / 000112
Instrument Date	May 1, 2018
Instrument	15012
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 23, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$688.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	408 GRAY AVE DURHAM NC 277012516, DURHAM, NC 27701-2516

Mortgage

Document Number	84180114
Date	May 4, 2018
Book Page	008418/000114
Instrument	15013

Lender

Name	TOWNE MTG/CAROLINAS
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	RALEIGH, NC 27609

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	May 3, 2033

September 2017: Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan

Document Type	Trustee's Deed
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Recording Date	Sep 29, 2017
Property Address	408 GRAY AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-2516
Document Number	0082790966
Book / Page	008279 / 000966
Instrument Date	Aug 17, 2017
Instrument	34530
Transaction Type	Construction Loan
Record Updated	Jan 13, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	408 GRAY AVE DURHAM NC 277012516, DURHAM, NC 27701-2516

Mortgage

Document Number	82790966
Date	Sep 29, 2017
Book Page	008279/000966
Instrument	34530

Lender

Name	KENNETH M GORFKLE

Agreement

Type	Construction Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	12 Months
Due	Sep 28, 2018

September 2017: Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan

Document Type	Trustee's Deed
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Recording Date	Sep 29, 2017
Property Address	408 GRAY AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-2516
Document Number	0082790970
Book / Page	008279 / 000970
Instrument Date	Aug 17, 2017
Instrument	34531
Transaction Type	Construction Loan
Record Updated	Jan 10, 2019
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1003 CLARENDON ST DURHAM NC 277054211, DURHAM, NC 27705-4211

Mortgage

Document Number	82790970
Date	Sep 29, 2017
Book Page	008279/000970
Instrument	34531

Lender

Name	KENNETH M GORFKLE

Agreement

Type	Construction Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	12 Months
Due	Sep 28, 2018

September 2017: Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan

Document Type	Trustee's Deed
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Recording Date	Sep 29, 2017
Property Address	408 GRAY AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-2516
Document Number	0082790962
Book / Page	008279 / 000962
Instrument Date	Feb 1, 2017
Instrument	34529
Transaction Type	Construction Loan
Record Updated	Jan 10, 2019
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	408 GRAY AVE DURHAM NC 277012516, DURHAM, NC 27701-2516

Mortgage

Document Number	82790962
Date	Sep 29, 2017
Book Page	008279/000962
Instrument	34529

Lender

Name	JOHN POPE

Agreement

Type	Construction Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	12 Months
Due	Sep 28, 2018

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 17, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	North Carolina
County	Durham County
Municipality	Durham City
Unified School District	Durham Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$6,847.00 (+2.52%)	$673,798 (-) Land $199,500 Building $474,298	$673,798 (-) Land $199,500 Building $474,298
2025	$6,679.00 (+54.5%)	$673,798 (+104.13%) Land $199,500 Building $474,298	$673,798 (+104.13%) Land $199,500 Building $474,298
2023	$4,323.00 (+2.34%)	$330,081 Land $79,940 Building $250,141	$330,081 Land $79,940 Building $250,141
2022	$4,224.00

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 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.

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 470 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier Fiber	7,000 / 7,000
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Google Fiber.

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