512 Spruce St, Durham, NC 27703 Property Records

Durham County property record for 512 Spruce St, Durham, NC 27703

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details6 bd · 5 ba · 3,008 sqft · built 2020
Lot Size0.2 acres (8,712 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$585,000 (Feb 2021)
Tax Bill$6,360 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Jan 2020 Construction Loan
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0831-55-6711

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0831-55-6711
Alternative APNs
  • 0831-55-67-1160
  • 083111556711
  • 112761

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths5 Baths
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Total Rooms3 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area3,008 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area810 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2020
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2020
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,712 sqft (0.2 acres)
Lot Dimensions171 ft deep x 50 ft wide
PorchPorch
Porch Area96 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address512 SPRUCE ST
CityDURHAM
StateNC
Zip27703-2038
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeRU-5(2)
Legal DescriptionPROP-WRIGHT R H/LT#24 EAST DURHAM/HD PL:00003B-000149
Legal SubdivisionPROP-WRIGHT R H
Legal Lot Number24
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Township / Civil DivisionDURHAM
Census Block Group1
Census Block1013
Census Tract1001

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the East Durham Historic District
listed 2004 · 731 contributing resources · NRIS 04001393

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address512 SPRUCE ST, DURHAM, NC 27703-2038
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 9, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Jan 29, 2020Deed of Trust, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage
512 SPRUCE STREET INVTRS LLC
May 16, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 9, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 9, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 16, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20216565
Deed Book / Page9225 / 651
Prior Transfer DateDec 3, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc0058390133
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateFeb 9, 2021
Property Address512 SPRUCE ST, DURHAM, NC 27703-2038
Document Number0092250651
Book / Page9225 / 651
Map ReferenceMB 3 PG 149
Instrument DateJan 19, 2021
Instrument2021006565
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 30, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,170.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address3101 RUTLEDGE CT, 3101, RALEIGH, NC 27613-1345

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address512 SPRUCE ST # A, A, DURHAM, NC 27703-2038

Mortgage

Document Number2021006566
DateFeb 9, 2021
Instrument2021006566
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2051

January 2020: Deed of Trust, Construction Loan

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateJan 29, 2020
Property Address512 SPRUCE ST, DURHAM, NC 27703-2038
Document Number0088590254
Book / Page008859 / 000254
Instrument DateJan 15, 2020
Instrument3681
Transaction TypeConstruction Loan
Record UpdatedFeb 24, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address512 SPRUCE ST DURHAM NC 277032038, DURHAM, NC 27703-2038

Mortgage

Document Number88590254
DateJan 29, 2020
Book Page008859/000254
Instrument3681
Lender
Name512 SPRUCE STREET INVTRS LLC
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term12 Months
DueJan 28, 2021

May 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateMay 16, 2019
Property Address512 SPRUCE ST, DURHAM, NC 27703-2038
Document Number0086570034
Book / Page008657 / 000034
Instrument DateMay 16, 2019
Instrument16075
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 29, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$258.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address3101 RUTLEDGE CT RALEIGH NC 276131345, RALEIGH, NC 27613-1345

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 17, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$6,360.00 (+2.53%)$625,834 (-) Land $108,000 Building $517,834$625,834 (-) Land $108,000 Building $517,834
2025$6,203.00 (+20.8%)$625,834 (+59.63%) Land $108,000 Building $517,834$625,834 (+59.63%) Land $108,000 Building $517,834
2023$5,135.00 (+2.35%)$392,056 Land $26,932 Building $365,124$392,056 Land $26,932 Building $365,124
2022$5,017.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 98.5% of North Carolina
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF DURHAM
serves 333,490 people · EPA ID NC0332010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 449 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Google Fiber
Fiber
8,000 / 8,000
Frontier
Fiber
7,000 / 7,000
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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