Durham County property record for 5 Bess Ct, Durham, NC 27707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,007 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 acres (14,375 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $567,000 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,069 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0820-38-3457 |
| Primary APN | 0820-38-3457 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,007 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 3,872 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,220 sqft |
| Attic Area | 225 sqft |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Lot Area | 14,375 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 162 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 082006383458 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 BESS CT |
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27707-2941 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-10 |
| Legal Description | WINGBROOK/LT#36 PL:000116-000154 |
| Legal Subdivision | WINGBROOK |
| Legal Block | 38 |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
Source: Durham County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 BESS CT, DURHAM, NC 27707-2941 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP |
| Oct 4, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SUNTRUST BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 18, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0009771360 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9771 / 360 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 5 BESS CT, DURHAM, NC 27707-2941 |
| Document Number | 0097710360 |
| Book / Page | 9771 / 360 |
| Map Reference | MB 116 PG 154 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022034833 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,134.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5 BESS CT, DURHAM, NC 27707-2941 |
| Document Number | 0097710363 |
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| Date | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Book Page | 9771/363 |
| Instrument | 2022034834 |
| Name | PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PITTSBURGH, PA 15220 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 5 BESS CT, DURHAM, NC 27707-2941 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE365 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0087680013 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 4, 2019 |
| Book Page | 8768/013 |
| Instrument | 2019036327 |
| Name | SUNTRUST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DURHAM, NC 27701 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,069.00 (-8.38%) | $410,488 (+21.07%) Land $90,750 Building $319,738 | $410,488 (+21.07%) Land $90,750 Building $319,738 |
| 2023 | $4,441.00 (+2.35%) | $339,043 Land $54,488 Building $284,555 | $339,043 Land $54,488 Building $284,555 |
| 2022 | $4,339.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2016–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2018 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 296 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 · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 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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