Durham County property record for 505 Ottawa Ave, Durham, NC 27701
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,550 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $625,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,111 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Mortgage Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0831-17-6579 |
| Primary APN | 0831-17-6579 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,550 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,488 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 505 OTTAWA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27701-3441 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5(2) |
| Legal Description | PROP-PRATT W MANGUM/LT#56 CLEVELAND-HOLLOWAY/HD PL:00005A-000003 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROP-PRATT W MANGUM |
| Legal Lot Number | 56 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
505 Ottawa Ave, a duplex, is owned by a company that bought it in June 2021.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3510 MANFORD DR, DURHAM, NC 27707-5143 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIRST SOUTH BANK |
| Jun 9, 2021 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage UNITED BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 9, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 9, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 31, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202129040 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9356 / 364 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 505 OTTAWA AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-3441 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0082130912 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 26, 2017 |
| Book Page | 8213/912 |
| Instrument | 2017021890 |
| Name | FIRST SOUTH BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WASHINGTON, NC 27889 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 505 OTTAWA AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-3441 |
| Document Number | 0093560364 |
| Book / Page | 9356 / 364 |
| Map Reference | MB 5 PG 3 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021029040 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,250.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3307 WATKINS RD # RD101-20, 3307, DURHAM, NC 27707-3350 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3510 MEDFORD RD, DURHAM, NC 27705-2458 |
| Document Number | 2021029041 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021029041 |
| Name | UNITED BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 505 Ottawa Ave was $4,111, up 2.5% 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 | $4,111.00 (+2.52%) | $404,597 (-) Land $204,750 Building $199,847 | $404,597 (-) Land $204,750 Building $199,847 |
| 2025 | $4,010.00 | $404,597 Land $204,750 Building $199,847 | $404,597 Land $204,750 Building $199,847 |
| 2023 | $2,945.00 (+2.36%) | $224,852 Land $81,550 Building $143,302 | $224,852 Land $81,550 Building $143,302 |
| 2022 | $2,877.00 |
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 Ottawa Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2016.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2016 · other causes |
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.
The area around 505 Ottawa Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 259 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber.
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