Durham County property record for 521 Potter St, Durham, NC 27701
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $6,000 (Jan 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $140 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0831-21-7149 |
| Primary APN | 0831-21-7149 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 172 ft deep x 83 ft wide |
| Sewer | Municipal |
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| Street Address | 521 PATTERSON RD |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27704-8514 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5 |
| Legal Description | COLLEGE VIEW DEV/BLK:05/L T#32 & LT#33 PL:00018A-000026 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLLEGE VIEW |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32,33 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 1400 |
521 Potter St, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2007.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2509 FERNDOWN CT, RALEIGH, NC 27603-3346 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 23, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 23, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5487 / 829 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 521 Potter St was $140, up 2.2% from the year before.
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 | $140.00 (+2.19%) | $13,868 (-) Land $13,868 | $13,868 (-) Land $13,868 |
| 2025 | $137.00 | $13,868 Land $13,868 | $13,868 Land $13,868 |
| 2023 | $34.00 (+3.03%) | $2,648 Land $2,648 | $2,648 Land $2,648 |
| 2022 | $33.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 521 Potter St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 21, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 521 Potter St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.9% 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 367 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber.
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