Durham County property record for 510 Commonwealth St, Durham, NC 27703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,196 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,034 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0840-08-4629 |
| Primary APN | 0840-08-4629 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,196 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,196 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 154 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 510 COMMONWEALTH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27703-4428 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5 |
| Legal Description | PROP-WOODS LARKIN/LT#61 L T#63 PT PL:000130-000159 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROP-WOODS LARKIN |
| Legal Lot Number | 61,63 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | OAK GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4011 |
| Census Tract | 1802 |
510 Commonwealth St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2024.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 510 COMMONWEALTH ST, DURHAM, NC 27703-4428 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 4, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0100360319 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 5, 2024 |
| Property Address | 510 COMMONWEALTH ST, DURHAM, NC 27703-4428 |
| Document Number | 0100360319 |
| Book / Page | 10036 / 319 |
| Map Reference | MB 5 PG 5 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 4, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024083819 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 25, 2024 |
| 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 | 510 COMMONWEALTH ST, DURHAM, NC 27703-4428 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 510 Commonwealth St was $2,034, down 3.9% 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 | $2,034.00 (-3.88%) | $266,875 (-) Land $88,200 Building $178,675 | $266,875 (-) Land $88,200 Building $178,675 |
| 2025 | $2,116.00 | $266,875 Land $88,200 Building $178,675 | $266,875 Land $88,200 Building $178,675 |
| 2023 | $1,290.00 (+2.3%) | $98,537 Land $18,930 Building $79,607 | $98,537 Land $18,930 Building $79,607 |
| 2022 | $1,261.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 510 Commonwealth 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 510 Commonwealth 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 31 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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