5 Highplains Rd, Durham, NC 27713 Property Records

Durham County property record for 5 Highplains Rd, Durham, NC 27713

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,286 sqft · built 1998
Lot Size	0.42 acres (18,295 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$203,000 (Feb 2021)
Tax Bill	$1,915 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2021 Sale & Mortgage May 2018 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`0729-49-7797`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0729-49-7797`
Alternative APNs	`0729-49-77-9714` `072901497798` `146656`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,286 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	1,286 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1998
Effective Year Built	Effective 1998
Architectural Style	Ranch
Lot Area	18,295 sqft (0.42 acres)
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	124 sqft
Patio Area	84 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Heat Pump

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5 HIGHPLAINS RD
City	DURHAM
State	NC
Zip	27713-2779
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS-20
Legal Description	FORESTWOOD 4/LT#20 PL:000137-000071
Legal Subdivision	FRSTWD 04
Legal Lot Number	20
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Township / Civil Division	TRIANGLE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1001
Census Tract	2026

Owner

Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	5 HIGHPLAINS RD, DURHAM, NC 27713-2779
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 22, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage TOWNE MORTGAGE CO
May 25, 2018	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage STATE EMPLOYEES CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 22, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Feb 22, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 3, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20218605
Deed Book / Page	9237 / 833
Prior Transfer Date	May 21, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc	0084310504
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Recording Date	Feb 22, 2021
Property Address	5 HIGHPLAINS RD, DURHAM, NC 27713-2779
Document Number	0092370833
Book / Page	9237 / 833
Map Reference	MB 137 PG 71
Instrument Date	Feb 11, 2021
Instrument	2021008605
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 30, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$406.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3504 WINDING WAY, 3504, DURHAM, NC 27707-3540

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5 HIGHPLAINS RD, DURHAM, NC 27713-2779

Mortgage

Document Number	2021008606
Date	Feb 22, 2021
Instrument	2021008606

Lender

Name	TOWNE MORTGAGE CO
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2051

May 2018: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Recording Date	May 25, 2018
Property Address	5 HIGHPLAINS RD, DURHAM, NC 27713-2779
Document Number	0084310504
Book / Page	8431 / 504
Map Reference	MB137 PG71
Instrument Date	May 21, 2018
Instrument	2018017662
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 30, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5 HIGHPLAINS RD, 5, DURHAM, NC 27713-2779

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5 HIGHPLAINS RD, DURHAM, NC 27713-2779

Mortgage

Document Number	2018017663
Date	May 25, 2018
Instrument	2018017663

Lender

Name	STATE EMPLOYEES CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 17, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	North Carolina
County	Durham County
Municipality	Durham City
Unified School District	Durham Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,915.00 (-39.69%)	$312,429 (-) Land $131,350 Building $181,079	$312,429 (-) Land $131,350 Building $181,079
2025	$3,175.00 (+2.52%)	$312,429 (+82.79%) Land $131,350 Building $181,079	$312,429 (+82.79%) Land $131,350 Building $181,079
2024	$3,097.00 (+38.38%)
2023	$2,238.00 (+2.33%)	$170,924 Land $31,972 Building $138,952	$170,924 Land $31,972 Building $138,952
2022	$2,187.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not 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 Risk	Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 97.4% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 301 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Google Fiber Fiber	8,000 / 8,000
Frontier Fiber	7,000 / 7,000
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 50
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.

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