Durham County property record for 4217 Buchanan Dr, Durham, NC 27707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,303 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Oct 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $3,571 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0709-57-5380 |
| Primary APN | 0709-57-5380 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,303 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,303 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 250 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Patio Area | 150 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 4217 BUCHANAN DR |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27707-5291 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-20 |
| Legal Description | MARKHAM TERRACE/LT#14 PL:000139-000025 |
| Legal Subdivision | MARKHAM TERRACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | TRIANGLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 2034 |
4217 Buchanan Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2001.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4217 BUCHANAN DR, DURHAM, NC 27707-5291 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 15, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 15, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 22, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3230 / 685 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4217 Buchanan Dr was $3,571.
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 | $351,401 (-) Land $162,500 Building $188,901 | $351,401 (-) Land $162,500 Building $188,901 | |
| 2025 | $3,571.00 | $351,401 Land $162,500 Building $188,901 | $351,401 Land $162,500 Building $188,901 |
| 2023 | $2,838.00 (+2.34%) | $216,703 Land $45,477 Building $171,226 | $216,703 Land $45,477 Building $171,226 |
| 2022 | $2,773.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4217 Buchanan Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 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 4217 Buchanan Dr is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 |
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Hotwire Communications.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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