Durham County property record for 506 Melbourne St, Durham, NC 27703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,320 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Apr 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,515 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Mortgage Apr 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0841-37-8555 |
| Primary APN | 0841-37-8555 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,320 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,320 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 | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 30 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 506 MELBOURNE ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27703-2456 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-8 |
| Legal Description | TIMBERSTONE/PH:03/LT#57 PL:000128-000073 |
| Legal Subdivision | TIMBERSTONE |
| Legal Phase | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 57 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | OAK GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 1802 |
506 Melbourne St is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2019.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 HOWLETT PL, DURHAM, NC 27703-3364 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GOLD STAR MORTGAGE FINANCIAL GROUP CORP |
| Apr 18, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 18, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 18, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 16, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201912354 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8636 / 907 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 22, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0069120042 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 506 MELBOURNE ST, DURHAM, NC 27703-2456 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 6, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16 HOWLETT PL, DURHAM, NC 27703-3364 |
| Document Number | 0100200321 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 29, 2023 |
| Book Page | 10020/321 |
| Instrument | 2023080841 |
| Name | GOLD STAR MORTGAGE FINANCIAL GROUP CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ANN ARBOR, MI 48108 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 18, 2019 |
| Property Address | 506 MELBOURNE ST, DURHAM, NC 27703-2456 |
| Document Number | 0086360907 |
| Book / Page | 008636 / 000907 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 12354 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 29, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $260.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16 HOWLETT PL DURHAM NC 277033364, DURHAM, NC 27703-3364 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 506 Melbourne St was $2,515, 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 | $2,515.00 (+2.53%) | $247,540 (-) Land $77,350 Building $170,190 | $247,540 (-) Land $77,350 Building $170,190 |
| 2025 | $2,453.00 | $247,540 Land $77,350 Building $170,190 | $247,540 Land $77,350 Building $170,190 |
| 2023 | $1,706.00 (+2.4%) | $130,244 Land $26,842 Building $103,402 | $130,244 Land $26,842 Building $103,402 |
| 2022 | $1,666.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 506 Melbourne 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 | 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.
Wildfire risk around 506 Melbourne 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 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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