520 Park Ave, Durham, NC 27703 Property Records

Durham County property record for 520 Park Ave, Durham, NC 27703

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,728 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size0.14 acres (6,098 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$50,000 (Jun 2016)
Tax Bill$2,666 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0831-65-3912

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0831-65-3912
Alternative APNs
  • 0831-65-39-1298
  • 083111653922
  • 112728

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms2 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,728 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area1,728 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1930
Architectural StyleRanch
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,098 sqft (0.14 acres)
Lot Dimensions106 ft deep x 59 ft wide
PorchPorch
Porch Area312 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemSpace Heater
SewerMunicipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address520 PARK AVE
CityDURHAM
StateNC
Zip27703-2146
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeRU-5(2)
Legal DescriptionPROP-MARKHAM F D HMEPLC/B URTON VIRGIE/LT#02 EAST PL:000092-000068
Legal SubdivisionPROP-MARKHAM F D HMEPLC
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Township / Civil DivisionDURHAM
Census Block Group2
Census Block2005
Census Tract1002

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the East Durham Historic District
listed 2004 · 731 contributing resources · NRIS 04001393

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address1513 MARYLAND AVE, DURHAM, NC 27705-3216
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 2, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 2, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 20, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201617583
Deed Book / Page7944 / 332
Prior Transfer DateDec 11, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc0058280943
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateJun 20, 2017
Property Address520 PARK AVE, DURHAM, NC 27703-2146
Document Number0082090905
Book / Page008209 / 000905
Instrument DateJun 13, 2017
Instrument21124
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 24, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1513 MARYLAND AVE DURHAM NC 277053216, DURHAM, NC 27705-3216

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 17, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyDurham County
MunicipalityDurham City
Unified School DistrictDurham Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$2,666.00$262,391 (-) Land $102,600 Building $159,791$262,391 (-) Land $102,600 Building $159,791
2025$2,666.00 (+2.5%)$262,391 (+180.8%) Land $102,600 Building $159,791$262,391 (+180.8%) Land $102,600 Building $159,791
2024$2,601.00 (+117.47%)
2023$93,445 Land $25,605 Building $67,840$93,445 Land $25,605 Building $67,840
2022$1,196.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1999)
Most Recent ClaimAug 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 99% of North Carolina
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF DURHAM
serves 333,490 people · EPA ID NC0332010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 505 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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