Durham County property record for 511 Colfax St, Durham, NC 27701
| Property Type | Other |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,184 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $10,600 (Apr 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $1,832 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0831-13-9175 |
| Primary APN | 0831-13-9175 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,184 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,184 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 113 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 511 COLFAX ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27701-4219 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Miscellaneous |
| Local Zoning Code | IL |
| Legal Description | PROP-UMSTEAD ANNIE F HEIR S PL:000021-000013 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 1400 |
511 Colfax St is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2010.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2566 GEORGE WINSTON RD, BULLOCK, NC 27507-9397 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 12, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201012023 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6463 / 185 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 3, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0047850979 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 511 COLFAX ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-4219 |
| Document Number | 0084200297 |
| Instrument Date | May 5, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 23, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 511 COLFAX ST DURHAM NC 277014219, DURHAM, NC 27701-4219 |
| Document Number | 0084200297 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 9, 2018 |
| Book Page | 008420/000297 |
| Instrument | 15466 |
| Name | PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | DURHAM, NC 27701 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 511 Colfax St was $1,832, 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 | $1,832.00 (+2.52%) | $180,336 (-) Land $114,998 Building $65,338 | $180,336 (-) Land $114,998 Building $65,338 |
| 2025 | $1,787.00 | $180,336 Land $114,998 Building $65,338 | $180,336 Land $114,998 Building $65,338 |
| 2023 | $1,107.00 (+2.31%) | $84,580 Land $9,199 Building $75,381 | $84,580 Land $9,199 Building $75,381 |
| 2022 | $1,082.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 511 Colfax 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.
The area around 511 Colfax St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 247 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber, Verizon.
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