421 N Elm St, Durham, NC 27701 Property Records

Durham County property record for 421 N Elm St, Durham, NC 27701

Property Summary

Property TypeParking Lot
Lot Size0.31 acres (13,504 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Tax Bill$2,653 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2020 Mortgage
Jul 2017 Sale & Line of Credit
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0831-35-0476

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0831-35-0476
Alternative APNs
  • 0831-35-04-7689
  • 209349

Exterior

Lot Area13,504 sqft (0.31 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address421 N ELM ST
CityDURHAM
StateNC
Zip27701
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Parking Lot
Local Zoning CodeDD-S2
Legal DescriptionPROP-EDGEMONT REALTY/LT#0 4/PROP-GOLDEN BELT/LT#04 PL:000191-000169
Legal SubdivisionEDGEMONT REALTY
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Township / Civil DivisionDURHAM
Census Block Group2
Census Block2011
Census Tract1100

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the Golden Belt Historic District
listed 1985 · 115 contributing resources · NRIS 85001791

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 shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address5 INTERNATIONAL DR, 125, PORT CHESTER, NY 10573-7017
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 6, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
PFP HOLDING COMPANY VI LLC
Jul 7, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
LADDER CAP FIN
Jul 7, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
LADDER CAP FIN

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Property Address421 N ELM ST, DURHAM, NC 27701
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0090280037
DateAug 6, 2020
Book Page9028/37
Instrument2020031707
Lender
NamePFP HOLDING COMPANY VI LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60601
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

July 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateJul 7, 2017
Property Address421 N ELM ST, DURHAM, NC 27701
Document Number0082230277
Book / Page008223 / 000277
Instrument DateJul 7, 2017
Instrument23546
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 17, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$38,988.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address5 INTERNATIONAL DR #125 RYE BROOK NY 105737017, 125, RYE BROOK, NY 10573-7017
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number82230300
DateJul 7, 2017
Book Page008223/000300
Instrument23550
Lender
NameLADDER CAP FIN
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Address345 PARK AVE # 8TH, NEW YORK, NY 10154-0004
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term36 Months
DueJul 6, 2020
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

July 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateJul 7, 2017
Property Address421 N ELM ST, DURHAM, NC 27701
Document Number0082230284
Book / Page008223 / 000284
Instrument DateJul 7, 2017
Instrument23547
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 17, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address5 INTERNATIONAL DR #125 RYE BROOK NY 105737017, 125, RYE BROOK, NY 10573-7017
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number82230300
DateJul 7, 2017
Book Page008223/000300
Instrument23550
Lender
NameLADDER CAP FIN
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Address345 PARK AVE # 8TH, NEW YORK, NY 10154-0004
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term36 Months
DueJul 6, 2020
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

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$2,653.00 (-59.93%)$261,125 (-60.91%) Land $244,125 Building $17,000$261,125 (-60.91%) Land $244,125 Building $17,000
2025$6,621.00 (+695.79%)$668,000 (+950.81%) Land $651,000 Building $17,000$668,000 (+950.81%) Land $651,000 Building $17,000
2023$832.00 (+2.34%)$63,570 Land $49,440 Building $14,130$63,570 Land $49,440 Building $14,130
2022$813.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 21, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 99% 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 449 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
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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