Durham County property record for 508 Buxton St, Durham, NC 27713
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,292 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Jul 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,885 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0820-60-7308 |
| Primary APN | 0820-60-7308 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,292 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,292 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 65 sqft |
| Patio Area | 119 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 508 BUXTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27713-1182 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-20 |
| Legal Description | FORESTWOOD II/PH:03/SEC:0 1/LT#41 PL:000133-000008 |
| Legal Subdivision | FRSTWD 02 |
| Legal Phase | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 41 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | TRIANGLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 2026 |
508 Buxton St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2023.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 508 BUXTON ST, DURHAM, NC 27713-1182 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 15, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 28, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201523074 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7746 / 837 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 27, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0010000594 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 508 Buxton St was $2,885, 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 | $2,885.00 (+2.52%) | $283,954 (-) Land $108,225 Building $175,729 | $283,954 (-) Land $108,225 Building $175,729 |
| 2025 | $2,814.00 | $283,954 Land $108,225 Building $175,729 | $283,954 Land $108,225 Building $175,729 |
| 2023 | $2,098.00 (+2.34%) | $160,217 Land $26,415 Building $133,802 | $160,217 Land $26,415 Building $133,802 |
| 2022 | $2,050.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 508 Buxton 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 508 Buxton 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 94% of the US · lower than 96% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 301 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 / 50 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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