502 Elf St, Durham, NC 27705 Property Records

Durham County property record for 502 Elf St, Durham, NC 27705 · Last verified October 2025

Property Highlights

Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Motel
Year BuiltBuilt 1988
Square Footage31,992 sqft Heated Area
Lot Size20,909 sqft (0.48 acres)
Tax Bill$61,534.00 (2025)

Owner

Source: Durham County records · APN 0812-82-8460

Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address3210 BAY DR, KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC 27948-9439
Owner TypeOwner is a Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleSep 18, 1997
Deed SaleSep 18, 1997
Deed Doc Number0002364705
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Durham County records · Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$61,534.00 (+36.88%)$6,207,443 (+80.88%) Land $731,139 Building $5,476,304$6,207,443 (+80.88%) Land $731,139 Building $5,476,304
2023$44,954.00 (+2.34%)$3,431,893 Land $610,159 Building $2,821,734$3,431,893 Land $610,159 Building $2,821,734
2022$43,924.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Durham County (37063C), updated June 21, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0812-82-8460
Alternative APNs
  • 0812-82-84-6043
  • 081220828463
  • 104566

Interior

Building Area31,992 sqft Heated Area
Gross Area29,993 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor25,650 sqft 1st Floor
Stories4 Stories
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1988
Lot Area20,909 sqft (0.48 acres)

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace Heating

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number081220828463
Street Address502 ELF ST
CityDURHAM
StateNC
Zip27705-3950
Property UsageCommercial Property Usage
TypeCommercial > Retail > Motel
Legal DescriptionPROP-M S HOLDINGS LLC DBA/UNIVERSITY INN PL:000156-000021
Legal Block82
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Minor Civil DivisionDURHAM
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1010
Census Tract1505

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