Durham County property record for 515 Olive Branch Rd, Durham, NC 27703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,748 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.47 acres (20,473 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,289 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0860-45-4963 |
| Primary APN | 0860-45-4963 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,748 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,100 sqft |
| Basement Area | 600 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,473 sqft (0.47 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 107 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 286 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 515 OLIVE BRANCH RD |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27703-9209 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Description | SHAW HILLS ESTATES/BLK:C/ LT#45 & 46 PL:000054-000028 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHAW HILLS ESTATES |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 45,46 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CARR |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4010 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
515 Olive Branch Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 515 OLIVE BRANCH RD, DURHAM, NC 27703-9209 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 515 Olive Branch Rd was $2,289, up 3.6% from the year before.
Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Durham County |
| Unified School District | Durham Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,289.00 (+3.62%) | $303,299 (-) Land $128,625 Building $174,674 | $303,299 (-) Land $128,625 Building $174,674 |
| 2025 | $2,209.00 | $303,299 Land $128,625 Building $174,674 | $303,299 Land $128,625 Building $174,674 |
| 2023 | $1,836.00 (+3.2%) | $178,636 Land $60,025 Building $118,611 | $178,636 Land $60,025 Building $118,611 |
| 2022 | $1,779.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 515 Olive Branch Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 16 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2026 · other causes |
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 515 Olive Branch Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 193 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier, Google Fiber, Hotwire Communications.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures