Durham County property record for 516 Colfax St, Durham, NC 27701
| Property Type | Industrial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,191 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0831-13-7089 |
| Primary APN | 0831-13-7089 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Sewer | Municipal |
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| Street Address | 516 COLFAX ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27701-4220 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > Vacant Land |
| Local Zoning Code | IL |
| Legal Description | PROP-MERRICK JOHN ESTATE/ LT#02 PL:000008-000055 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE JNO MERRICK ESTATE |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 1400 |
Source: Durham County records, as of October 14, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 2051, DURHAM, NC 27702-2051 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201617178 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7941 / 874 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 22, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0077510928 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 23, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,191.00 (+852.8%) | $120,226 (+1,150.01%) Land $120,226 | $120,226 (+1,150.01%) Land $120,226 |
| 2023 | $125.00 (+1.63%) | $9,618 Land $9,618 | $9,618 Land $9,618 |
| 2022 | $123.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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