Durham County property record for 506 Canal St, Durham, NC 27701
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Oct 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,920 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0831-28-1246 |
| Primary APN | 0831-28-1246 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
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| Sewer | Municipal |
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| Street Address | 506 CANAL ST |
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| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27701-2599 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5(2) |
| Legal Description | PROP-BRADFORD JAMES M-EST HER M HOLMAN/TR#02 PL:000133-000093 |
| Legal Subdivision | E C BELVIS SURVEY |
| Legal Tract | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
506 Canal St, residential vacant land, is owned by two individuals who bought it in October 2015.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2019 PERSHING ST, DURHAM, NC 27705-3219 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 14, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 14, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 29, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201534348 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7805 / 237 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 14, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0051580941 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 506 Canal St was $1,920, 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 | $1,920.00 (+2.51%) | $189,000 (-) Land $189,000 | $189,000 (-) Land $189,000 |
| 2025 | $1,873.00 | $189,000 Land $189,000 | $189,000 Land $189,000 |
| 2023 | $1,102.00 (+2.42%) | $84,140 Land $84,140 | $84,140 Land $84,140 |
| 2022 | $1,076.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 506 Canal 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 | 3 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 506 Canal 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 470 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 |
May also be available: Google Fiber.
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