Durham County property record for 520 Cecil St, Durham, NC 27707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 884 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $510 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,863 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0820-98-7335 |
| Primary APN | 0820-98-7335 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 884 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 884 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 520 CECIL ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27707-3230 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5(2) |
| Legal Description | PROP-BARBEE E A/BLK:Y/LT# 10 PL:00006A-000087 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROP-BARBEE E A |
| Legal Block | Y |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 1303 |
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 520 CECIL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3230 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO LLC |
| Oct 15, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 15, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20224571 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9604 / 670 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 12, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0046710605 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Property Address | 520 CECIL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3230 |
| Document Number | 0096040670 |
| Book / Page | 9604 / 670 |
| Map Reference | MB 6A PG 87 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 31, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022004571 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $510.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 520 CECIL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3230 |
| Document Number | 2022004572 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022004572 |
| Name | MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 15, 2020 |
| Property Address | 520 CECIL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3230 |
| Document Number | 0090990265 |
| Book / Page | 009099 / 000265 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 44121 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 28, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $160.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 500 CARDINAL DR RALEIGH NC 276042210, RALEIGH, NC 27604-2210 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $1,863.00 (+2.48%) | $183,402 (-) Land $99,750 Building $83,652 | $183,402 (-) Land $99,750 Building $83,652 |
| 2025 | $1,818.00 (+37.1%) | $183,402 (+81.07%) Land $99,750 Building $83,652 | $183,402 (+81.07%) Land $99,750 Building $83,652 |
| 2023 | $1,326.00 (+2.31%) | $101,286 Land $25,582 Building $75,704 | $101,286 Land $25,582 Building $75,704 |
| 2022 | $1,296.00 |
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1999–2000) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2000 · 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.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 430 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 |
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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