Durham County property record for 518 Commonwealth St, Durham, NC 27703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,419 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Oct 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,602 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0840-08-3581 |
| Primary APN | 0840-08-3581 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,419 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,308 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 96 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 150 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 518 COMMONWEALTH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27703-4428 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5 |
| Legal Description | PROP-GANDHAVADI HARI NARA YANA&MUNTTIMADUGA S/LT#6 PL:000201-000054 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROP-WOODS LARKIN |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | OAK GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4011 |
| Census Tract | 1802 |
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4800 UNIVERSITY DR, 28K, DURHAM, NC 27707-6113 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 23, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 23, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 14, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201237699 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7101 / 142 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 8, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0062420801 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $2,602.00 (+2.52%) | $256,077 (-) Land $81,200 Building $174,877 | $256,077 (-) Land $81,200 Building $174,877 |
| 2025 | $2,538.00 (+89.12%) | $256,077 (+149.94%) Land $81,200 Building $174,877 | $256,077 (+149.94%) Land $81,200 Building $174,877 |
| 2023 | $1,342.00 (+2.36%) | $102,455 Land $17,415 Building $85,040 | $102,455 Land $17,415 Building $85,040 |
| 2022 | $1,311.00 |
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 | 3 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 31 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 | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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