Durham County property record for 4222 Emperor Blvd, Durham, NC 27703
| Property Type | General Industrial |
|---|---|
| Details | 41,629 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 7.1 acres (309,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $36,427,000 (Aug 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $115,946 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Mortgage Aug 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 0747-52-3560 |
| Primary APN | 0747-52-3560 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 37 Units |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 41,629 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 41,886 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 309,276 sqft (7.1 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 4222 EMPEROR BLVD |
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| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27703-8029 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > General Industrial |
| Local Zoning Code | IP |
| Legal Description | IMPERIAL CENTER/DBA-ROYAL CENTER I II/LT#S20A PL:000136-000046 |
| Legal Subdivision | IMPERIAL CENTER |
| Legal Lot Number | S20 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | TRIANGLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 2037 |
4222 Emperor Blvd, an industrial property, is owned by a company that bought it in August 2019.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 260 FRANKLIN ST, 1920, BOSTON, MA 02110-3115 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 22, 2019 | Grant Deed, Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA |
| Aug 2, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 2, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 2, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 27, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201927224 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8718 / 814 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 1, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0087180814 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 4222 EMPEROR BLVD, DURHAM, NC 27703-8029 |
| Document Number | 0088080629 |
| Book / Page | 008808 / 000629 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 43475 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 260 FRANKLIN ST #1920 BOSTON MA 021103115, 1920, BOSTON, MA 02110-3115 |
| Document Number | 88080629 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 22, 2019 |
| Book Page | 008808/000629 |
| Instrument | 43475 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 185 ASYLUM ST, HARTFORD, CT 06103-3408 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 2, 2019 |
| Property Address | 4222 EMPEROR BLVD, DURHAM, NC 27703-8029 |
| Document Number | 0087180814 |
| Book / Page | 008718 / 000814 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 27224 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $72,854.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 260 FRANKLIN ST #1920 BOSTON MA 021103115, 1920, BOSTON, MA 02110-3115 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4222 Emperor Blvd was $115,946, up 42.1% 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 | $115,946.00 (+42.08%) | $9,089,508 (+10.41%) Land $3,102,480 Building $5,987,028 | $9,089,508 (+10.41%) Land $3,102,480 Building $5,987,028 |
| 2025 | $81,605.00 | $8,232,146 Land $2,371,199 Building $5,860,947 | $8,232,146 Land $2,371,199 Building $5,860,947 |
| 2023 | $74,842.00 (+2.34%) | $5,713,623 Land $625,905 Building $5,087,718 | $5,713,623 Land $625,905 Building $5,087,718 |
| 2022 | $73,128.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 4222 Emperor Blvd in Zone X, an area of moderate 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 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.
The area around 4222 Emperor Blvd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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