Durham County property record for 5213 S Alston Ave, Durham, NC 27713
| Property Type | Office Building |
|---|---|
| Details | 126,699 sqft · built 2009 |
| Lot Size | 20.4 acres (891,673 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $32,700,000 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $237,275 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0737-48-4197 |
| Primary APN | 0737-48-4197 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 126,699 sqft Heated Area |
| Year Built | Built 2009 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 891,673 sqft (20.4 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 5213 S ALSTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27713-4430 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Office Building |
| Local Zoning Code | CN(D),OI(D |
| Legal Description | PROP-T W ALEXANDER PROPER TIES/TR#A & B DBA/DUKE H PL:000182-000358 |
| Legal Subdivision | T W ALEXANDER PROPERTIES |
| Legal Tract | A |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | TRIANGLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 2036 |
5213 S Alston Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in August 2013.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 255 WASHINGTON ST, 270, NEWTON, MA 02458-1634 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 13, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 13, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201331406 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7338 / 645 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 5213 S ALSTON AVE, DURHAM, NC 27713-4430 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY NC, FIRST AMER TTL INS CO NCS BO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 255 WASHINGTON ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-1637 |
| Document Number | 0094550117 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 8, 2021 |
| Book Page | 9455/117 |
| Instrument | 2021045639 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28202 |
| Type | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5213 S Alston Ave was $237,275, down 23% 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 | $237,275.00 (-23.03%) | $28,614,140 (-) Land $3,087,146 Building $25,526,994 | $28,614,140 (-) Land $3,087,146 Building $25,526,994 |
| 2025 | $308,278.00 | $28,614,140 Land $3,087,146 Building $25,526,994 | $28,614,140 Land $3,087,146 Building $25,526,994 |
| 2023 | $326,345.00 (+2.34%) | $24,913,739 Land $1,543,875 Building $23,369,864 | $24,913,739 Land $1,543,875 Building $23,369,864 |
| 2022 | $318,870.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5213 S Alston Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2011–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 5213 S Alston Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 17 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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