Durham County property record for 505 Bernice St, Durham, NC 27703
| Property Type | Other |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,500 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $177,500 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,727 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0831-41-4670 |
| Primary APN | 0831-41-4670 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,500 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,500 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 505 BERNICE ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27703-4027 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Miscellaneous |
| Local Zoning Code | IL |
| Legal Description | DURHAM COTTON MFG CO/BLK: HH/LT#09 PL:000012-000056 |
| Legal Subdivision | DURHAM COTTON MANF CO |
| Legal Block | HH |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 1400 |
505 Bernice St is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2016.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 205 BONSAIL PL, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514-5249 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 6, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 6, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 5, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201614013 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7924 / 969 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 505 Bernice St was $1,727, up 2.6% from the year before.
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 | $1,727.00 (+2.55%) | $169,945 (-) Land $93,693 Building $76,252 | $169,945 (-) Land $93,693 Building $76,252 |
| 2025 | $1,684.00 | $169,945 Land $93,693 Building $76,252 | $169,945 Land $93,693 Building $76,252 |
| 2023 | $981.00 (+2.29%) | $74,964 Land $11,935 Building $63,029 | $74,964 Land $11,935 Building $63,029 |
| 2022 | $959.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 505 Bernice St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 risk around 505 Bernice St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 367 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber.
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