Durham County property record for 516 Park Ave, Durham, NC 27703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,334 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $92,500 (Nov 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $2,480 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0831-65-3812 |
| Primary APN | 0831-65-3812 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,334 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,220 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 318 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 516 PARK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27703-2146 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5(2) |
| Legal Description | PROP-MARKHAM F D HMEPLC/L T#34 EAST DURHAM/HD PL:00003B-000111 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROP-MARKHAM F D HMEPLC |
| Legal Lot Number | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 1002 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the East Durham Historic District listed 2004 · 731 contributing resources · NRIS 04001393 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
516 Park Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2003.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 516 PARK AVE, DURHAM, NC 27703-2146 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 26, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 26, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4200 / 405 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 516 Park Ave was $2,480, 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 | $2,480.00 (+2.52%) | $244,116 (-) Land $103,500 Building $140,616 | $244,116 (-) Land $103,500 Building $140,616 |
| 2025 | $2,419.00 | $244,116 Land $103,500 Building $140,616 | $244,116 Land $103,500 Building $140,616 |
| 2023 | $1,225.00 (+2.34%) | $93,531 Land $25,875 Building $67,656 | $93,531 Land $25,875 Building $67,656 |
| 2022 | $1,197.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 516 Park Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1999.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1999) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1999 · rainfall accumulation |
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 516 Park Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 99% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 |
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| 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 505 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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