502 Bruce St, Durham, NC 27703 Property Records

Durham County property record for 502 Bruce St, Durham, NC 27703

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial Vacant Land
Details4 bd · 1 ba · 1,387 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.23 acres (10,019 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$91,500 (Sep 2026)
Tax Bill$495 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2026 Sale & Mortgage
Dec 2019 Sale
+ 4 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0831-71-1739

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0831-71-1739
Alternative APNs
  • 0831-71-17-3996
  • 083119711830
  • 114552

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,387 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area1,387 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleRanch
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area10,019 sqft (0.23 acres)
Lot Dimensions127 ft deep x 71 ft wide
PorchPorch
Porch Area260 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address502 BRUCE ST
CityDURHAM
StateNC
Zip27703-4216
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeVacant Land > Commercial
Local Zoning CodeCN
Legal DescriptionPROP-BRIGGS BART G/LT#01 PL:00003A-000067
Legal SubdivisionBART G BRIGGS LANDS
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Township / Civil DivisionDURHAM
Census Block Group2
Census Block2024
Census Tract1001

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address502 BRUCE ST, DURHAM, NC 27703-4216
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingMarried Couple

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 30, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
PINNACLE BANK
Dec 20, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Nov 8, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Feb 13, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer
Nov 21, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage
DANIEL CHO
Aug 7, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 30, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 30, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 20, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2026189323
Deed Book / Page10635 / 129
Prior Transfer DateDec 3, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc0058130326
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateSep 30, 2026
Property Address502 BRUCE ST, DURHAM, NC 27703-4216
Document Number0000189323
Book / Page10635 / 129
Instrument DateSep 30, 2026
Instrument2026189323
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 6, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$18,483.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address502 BRUCE ST, DURHAM, NC 27703-4216

Mortgage

Document Number0000189325,
DateSep 30, 2026
Instrument2026189325
Lender
NamePINNACLE BANK
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 1, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Initial TypeFixed Rate
Max Rate-1%

December 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateDec 20, 2019
Property Address502 BRUCE ST, DURHAM, NC 27703-4216
Document Number0088320608
Book / Page008832 / 000608
Instrument DateDec 20, 2019
Instrument47541
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 8, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$240.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address727 W HARGETT ST #209 RALEIGH NC 276031669, 209, RALEIGH, NC 27603-1669

November 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateNov 8, 2019
Property Address502 BRUCE ST, DURHAM, NC 27703-4216
Document Number0087970042
Book / Page008797 / 000042
Instrument DateNov 4, 2019
Instrument41418
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 20, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$140.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address2011 WOODVIEW DR DURHAM NC 277044161, DURHAM, NC 27704-4161

February 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateFeb 13, 2018
Property Address502 BRUCE ST, DURHAM, NC 27703-4216
Document Number0083640178
Book / Page008364 / 000178
Instrument DateFeb 12, 2018
Instrument4772
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 22, 2018

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$140.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1501 SYCAMORE ST DURHAM NC 277072121, DURHAM, NC 27707-2121

November 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Property Address502 BRUCE ST, DURHAM, NC 27703-4216
Document Number0083140369
Book / Page008314 / 000369
Instrument DateNov 21, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 1, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address2224 SUMMIT ST DURHAM NC 277072902, DURHAM, NC 27707-2902

Mortgage

Document Number0083140369
DateNov 22, 2017
Book Page008314/000369
Instrument41233
Lender
NameDANIEL CHO
Address20355 VIA URBINO, PORTER RANCH, CA 91326-4445
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term24 Months
DueNov 21, 2019

August 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateAug 7, 2017
Property Address502 BRUCE ST, DURHAM, NC 27703-4216
Document Number0082430600
Book / Page008243 / 000600
Instrument DateAug 3, 2017
Instrument27487
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 14, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address502 BRUCE ST DURHAM NC 277034216, DURHAM, NC 27703-4216

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyDurham County
MunicipalityDurham City
Unified School DistrictDurham Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$48,718 (-) Land $48,718$48,718 (-) Land $48,718
2025$495.00 (-46.54%)$48,718 (-31.1%) Land $48,718$48,718 (-31.1%) Land $48,718
2023$926.00 (+2.43%)$70,705 Land $20,298 Building $50,407$70,705 Land $20,298 Building $50,407
2022$904.00

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot 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 RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 98.5% of North Carolina
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemCITY OF DURHAM
serves 333,490 people · EPA ID NC0332010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 435 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Google Fiber
Fiber
8,000 / 8,000
Frontier
Fiber
7,000 / 7,000
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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