Durham County property record for 4542 Malvern Rd, Durham, NC 27707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,694 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.32 acres (13,939 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $485,000 (Oct 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,953 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Sale & Line of Credit Mar 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0719-22-3328 |
| Primary APN | 0719-22-3328 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,694 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 968 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,939 sqft (0.32 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 137 ft deep x 106 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Patio Area | 112 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 4542 MALVERN RD |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27707-5644 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-10 |
| Legal Description | VALLEY BROOK/SEC:07/BLK:B /LT#15 PL:000098-000003 |
| Legal Subdivision | VLY BROOK SEC 7 |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | TRIANGLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 2008 |
4542 Malvern Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2023.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4542 MALVERN RD, DURHAM, NC 27707-5644 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit PAUL SMITH ETAL |
| Mar 3, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 26, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 26, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 18, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202377957 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10005 / 766 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 4542 MALVERN RD, DURHAM, NC 27707-5644 |
| Document Number | 0100050766 |
| Book / Page | 10005 / 766 |
| Map Reference | MB 98 PG 3 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023077957 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2023 |
| Title Company | INVESTORS TITLE INSURANCE, INVESTORS TITLE DURHAM |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $970.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1500 DUKE UNIVERSITY RD, DURHAM, NC 27701-2924 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4542 MALVERN RD, DURHAM, NC 27707-5644 |
| Document Number | 2023077958 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023077958 |
| Name | PAUL SMITH ETAL |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 362 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 4542 MALVERN RD, DURHAM, NC 27707-5644 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0092500531 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Book Page | 9250/531 |
| Instrument | 2021010596 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2036 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4542 Malvern Rd was $4,953, up 2.5% 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 | $4,953.00 (+2.53%) | $487,423 (-) Land $171,600 Building $315,823 | $487,423 (-) Land $171,600 Building $315,823 |
| 2025 | $4,831.00 | $487,423 Land $171,600 Building $315,823 | $487,423 Land $171,600 Building $315,823 |
| 2023 | $3,695.00 (+2.35%) | $282,107 Land $66,150 Building $215,957 | $282,107 Land $66,150 Building $215,957 |
| 2022 | $3,610.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4542 Malvern Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2016.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2016 · river or lake flooding |
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 4542 Malvern Rd is low, with less than 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 96% of the US · lower than 97.9% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 110 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 | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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