Durham County property record for 508 Martha St, Durham, NC 27707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,044 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,748 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0820-98-3096 |
| Primary APN | 0820-98-3096 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,044 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,044 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 312 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 508 MARTHA ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27707-4228 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5(2) |
| Legal Description | PROP-PROCTOR F M/LT#24 PL:00001A-000118 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROP-PROCTOR F M |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 1303 |
508 Martha St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2024.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 508 MARTHA ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-4228 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CORNERSTONE HOME LENDING INC |
| Nov 4, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage BELL ROCK INCOME FUND 1 LLC |
| Nov 4, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer MAGNOLIA TITLE COMPANY |
| Oct 25, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 2, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 16, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 16, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 4, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202247019 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9836 / 709 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 12, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0101740072 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 16, 2022 |
| Property Address | 508 MARTHA ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-4228 |
| Document Number | 0098360709 |
| Book / Page | 9836 / 709 |
| Map Reference | MB 1A PG 118 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022047019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $550.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1421 E BROAD ST # 343, 343, FUQUAY VARINA, NC 27526-1968 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 508 MARTHA ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-4228 |
| Document Number | 2022047020 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022047020 |
| Name | CORNERSTONE HOME LENDING INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 508 MARTHA ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-4228 |
| Document Number | 0095190444 |
| Book / Page | 9519 / 444 |
| Map Reference | MB 1A PG 118 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021056675 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, INVESTORS TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $250.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3739 NATIONAL DR STE 201, 3739, RALEIGH, NC 27612-4844 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1421 E BROAD ST # 343, 343, FUQUAY VARINA, NC 27526-1968 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 2021056676 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021056676 |
| Name | BELL ROCK INCOME FUND 1 LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 5 Months |
| Due | Apr 29, 2022 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 508 MARTHA ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-4228 |
| Document Number | 0095190442 |
| Book / Page | 9519 / 442 |
| Map Reference | MB 1A PG 118 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021056674 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Title Company | MAGNOLIA TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $180.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3739 NATIONAL DR STE 201, 201, RALEIGH, NC 27612-4844 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 25, 2021 |
| Property Address | 508 MARTHA ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-4228 |
| Document Number | 0095060200 |
| Book / Page | 9506 / 200 |
| Map Reference | MB 1A PG 118 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021054386 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 508 MARTHA ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-4228 |
| Document Number | 0092190026 |
| Book / Page | 9219 / 26 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021005384 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 508 MARTHA ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-4228 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 508 Martha St was $2,748, 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 | $2,748.00 (+2.54%) | $270,415 (-) Land $98,000 Building $172,415 | $270,415 (-) Land $98,000 Building $172,415 |
| 2025 | $2,680.00 | $270,415 Land $98,000 Building $172,415 | $270,415 Land $98,000 Building $172,415 |
| 2023 | $1,782.00 (+51.66%) | $135,993 Land $25,087 Building $110,906 | $135,993 Land $25,087 Building $110,906 |
| 2022 | $1,175.00 |
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 508 Martha St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1999.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1999–2000) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2000 · rainfall accumulation |
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 508 Martha 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 98% of the US · lower than 99% 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 430 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 |
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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