Durham County property record for 5205 Shady Bluff St, Durham, NC 27704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,794 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,504 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,746 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2020 Reverse Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0824-83-9791 |
| Primary APN | 0824-83-9791 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,794 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,196 sqft |
| Basement Area | 598 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 598 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,504 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 85 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 5205 SHADY BLUFF ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27704-1132 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-10 |
| Legal Description | OLD FARM/SEC:02/BLK:C/LT# 16 PL:000059-000064 |
| Legal Subdivision | OLD FRM #02 |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 1708 |
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5205 SHADY BLUFF ST, DURHAM, NC 27704-1132 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BROKER SOLUTIONS INC |
| Dec 30, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Reverse Mortgage AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP |
| Dec 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage COMMISSIONER/HSNG & URBAN DEV |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 11, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 11, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202228300 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9737 / 772 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 13, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 3656000776 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 11, 2022 |
| Property Address | 5205 SHADY BLUFF ST, DURHAM, NC 27704-1132 |
| Document Number | 0097370772 |
| Book / Page | 9737 / 772 |
| Map Reference | MB 59 PG 64 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022028300 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $700.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5205 SHADY BLUFF ST, DURHAM, NC 27704-1132 |
| Document Number | 2022028301 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022028301 |
| Name | BROKER SOLUTIONS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 5205 SHADY BLUFF ST, DURHAM, NC 27704-1132 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FNC TITLE SERVICES LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5205 SHADY BLUFF ST, DURHAM, NC 27704-1132 |
| Document Number | 0091840725 |
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| Date | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Book Page | 9184/725 |
| Instrument | 2020057957 |
| Name | AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92612 |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 755 Months |
| Due | Nov 26, 2083 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Type Change Date | Feb 1, 2021 |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 5205 SHADY BLUFF ST, DURHAM, NC 27704-1132 |
| Document Number | 0091840740 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2021 |
| Title Company | FNC TITLE SERVICES, FNC TITLE SVCS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5205 SHADY BLUFF ST DURHAM NC 277041132, DURHAM, NC 27704-1132 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0091840740 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Book Page | 009184/000740 |
| Instrument | 57958 |
| Name | COMMISSIONER/HSNG & URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 756 Months |
| Due | Dec 29, 2083 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.47% |
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 | $3,746.00 (+2.52%) | $368,667 (-) Land $81,875 Building $286,792 | $368,667 (-) Land $81,875 Building $286,792 |
| 2025 | $3,654.00 (+40.54%) | $368,667 (+85.67%) Land $81,875 Building $286,792 | $368,667 (+85.67%) Land $81,875 Building $286,792 |
| 2023 | $2,600.00 (+20.2%) | $198,561 Land $32,675 Building $165,886 | $198,561 Land $32,675 Building $165,886 |
| 2022 | $2,163.00 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 19 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 20 (2018–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 20 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 242 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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