Durham County property record for 505 N Gregson St, Durham, NC 27701
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,626 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $6,257 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0822-70-0689 |
| Primary APN | 0822-70-0689 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,626 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,000 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 50 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 505 N GREGSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27701-1731 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5 |
| Legal Description | PROP-DUKE B L NORTH DRHM/ BLK:11/LT#32 N/PT TRINIT PL:000005-000102 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROP-DUKE B L NORTH DRHM |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3027 |
| Census Tract | 302 |
505 N Gregson St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2016.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 505 N GREGSON ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-1731 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 13, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 13, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20161032 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7856 / 4 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 505 N Gregson St was $6,257.
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 | $6,257.00 | $615,691 (-) Land $478,604 Building $137,087 | $615,691 (-) Land $478,604 Building $137,087 |
| 2025 | $6,257.00 (+2.52%) | $615,691 Land $478,604 Building $137,087 | $615,691 Land $478,604 Building $137,087 |
| 2024 | $6,103.00 (+103.91%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,993.00 (+2.36%) | $228,493 Land $16,030 Building $212,463 | $228,493 Land $16,030 Building $212,463 |
| 2022 | $2,924.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 505 N Gregson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 2 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.
Wildfire risk around 505 N Gregson 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.5% 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 197 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 | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber.
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