Durham County property record for 516 Spruce St, Durham, NC 27703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,579 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,875 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0831-55-6811 |
| Primary APN | 0831-55-6811 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,579 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 940 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 169 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 150 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 516 SPRUCE ST |
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| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27703-2038 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5(2) |
| Legal Description | PROP-WRIGHT R H/LT#22 EAST DURHAM/HD PL:00003B-000149 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROP-WRIGHT R H |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 1001 |
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.
Source: Durham County records, as of June 10, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 516 SPRUCE ST, DURHAM, NC 27703-2038 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 14, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 14, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 22, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201619196 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7953 / 139 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Property Address | 516 SPRUCE ST, DURHAM, NC 27703-2038 |
| Document Number | 0000176368 |
| Book / Page | 10558 / 987 |
| Instrument Date | May 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026176368 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | LENDER RECORDING SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 516 SPRUCE ST, DURHAM, NC 27703-2038 |
| Document Number | 0000176368, |
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| Date | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Book Page | 10558/987 |
| Instrument | 2026176368 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate | 6.3% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
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 | $3,875.00 (+21.17%) | $390,937 (+60.02%) Land $107,100 Building $283,837 | $390,937 (+60.02%) Land $107,100 Building $283,837 |
| 2023 | $3,198.00 (+31.23%) | $244,301 Land $26,865 Building $217,436 | $244,301 Land $26,865 Building $217,436 |
| 2022 | $2,437.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 98.5% of North Carolina |
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| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 449 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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