Durham County property record for 503 Melbourne St, Durham, NC 27703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,772 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,974 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0841-37-6565 |
| Primary APN | 0841-37-6565 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,772 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,292 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 70 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 503 MELBOURNE ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27703-2457 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-8 |
| Legal Description | TIMBERSTONE/PH:03/LT#75 PL:000128-000073 |
| Legal Subdivision | TIMBERSTONE |
| Legal Phase | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 75 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | OAK GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 1802 |
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 503 MELBOURNE ST, DURHAM, NC 27703-2457 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 19, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 19, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 23, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202113635 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9268 / 474 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 3, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0047830498 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 503 MELBOURNE ST, DURHAM, NC 27703-2457 |
| Document Number | 0092680474 |
| Book / Page | 9268 / 474 |
| Map Reference | MB 128 PG 73 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021013635 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $400.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17 GARDEN HILLS CT, 17, DURHAM, NC 27712-2177 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 503 MELBOURNE ST, DURHAM, NC 27703-2457 |
| Document Number | 2021013636 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021013636 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
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 | $2,974.00 (+2.52%) | $292,658 (-) Land $79,300 Building $213,358 | $292,658 (-) Land $79,300 Building $213,358 |
| 2025 | $2,901.00 (+38.67%) | $292,658 (+83.16%) Land $79,300 Building $213,358 | $292,658 (+83.16%) Land $79,300 Building $213,358 |
| 2023 | $2,092.00 (+2.3%) | $159,781 Land $27,540 Building $132,241 | $159,781 Land $27,540 Building $132,241 |
| 2022 | $2,045.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 97% of the US · lower than 98.5% 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 177 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 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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