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511 Commonwealth St, Durham, NC 27703 Property Records

Durham County property record for 511 Commonwealth St, Durham, NC 27703 · Last verified October 2025

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,034 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size0.119 acres (5,227 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$200,000 (May 2022)
Tax Bill$2,308 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2022 Sale
Feb 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0840-08-5661

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0840-08-5661
Alternative APNs
  • 0840-08-56-6142
  • 084005085661
  • 131014

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,034 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area985 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1955
Architectural StyleRanch
Lot Area5,227 sqft (0.119 acres)
PorchPorch
Porch Area133 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHeat Pump

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number084005085661
Street Address511 COMMONWEALTH ST
CityDURHAM
StateNC
Zip27703-4427
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionPROP-WOODS LARKIN/LT#85 PL:00005A-000005
Legal SubdivisionPROP-WOODS LARKIN
Legal Block8
Legal Lot Number85
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Township / Civil DivisionOAK GROVE
Census Block Group4
Census Block4009
Census Tract1802

Owner

Source: Durham County records · APN 0840-08-5661

Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address3495 PIEDMONT RD NE BLDG 11, 11, ATLANTA, GA 30305-1717
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 18, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer
Feb 02, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
MOVEMENT MORTGAGE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMay 18, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 18, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 02, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number0000969725
Deed Book / Page9697 / 25
Record UpdatedJun 07, 2026

May 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateMay 18, 2022
Property Address511 COMMONWEALTH ST, DURHAM, NC 27703-4427
Document Number0096970025
Book / Page9697 / 25
Map ReferenceMB 5A PG 5
Instrument DateMay 16, 2022
Instrument2022020540
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 07, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$400.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address5310 LYON FARM DR, 5310, DURHAM, NC 27713-6153

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3495 PIEDMONT RD NE # 300, 300, ATLANTA, GA 30305-1717
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

February 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateFeb 02, 2017
Property Address511 COMMONWEALTH ST, DURHAM, NC 27703-4427
Document Number0081190236
Book / Page8119 / 236
Instrument DateFeb 02, 2017
Instrument2017003702
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 30, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address511 COMMONWEALTH ST, DURHAM, NC 27703-4427

Mortgage

Document Number0081190238
DateFeb 02, 2017
Book Page8119/238
Instrument2017003703
Lender
NameMOVEMENT MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 01, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Durham County records · Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyDurham County
MunicipalityDurham City
Unified School DistrictDurham Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,308.00 (+78.91%)$232,860 (+136.36%) Land $78,400 Building $154,460$232,860 (+136.36%) Land $78,400 Building $154,460
2023$1,290.00 (+2.38%)$98,518 Land $16,860 Building $81,658$98,518 Land $16,860 Building $81,658
2022$1,260.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Durham County (37063C), updated June 21, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 370630018024, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 31 locations within about half a mile of this property

ProviderTechnologyDownload / Upload (Mbps)
Google FiberFiber8,000 / 8,000
FrontierFiber7,000 / 7,000
SpectrumCable1,000 / 50
VerizonFixed Wireless300 / 20
T-Mobile USAFixed Wireless100 / 20
StarlinkSatellite (low-earth orbit)280 / 30

Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.

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