Durham County property record for 5214 Guess Rd, Durham, NC 27712
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,342 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.56 acres (24,394 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,787 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Mortgage Jun 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0815-90-8324 |
| Primary APN | 0815-90-8324 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,342 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,392 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 24,394 sqft (0.56 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 238 ft deep x 108 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 273 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 273 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 480 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5214 GUESS RD |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27712-2116 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-20 |
| Legal Description | PROP-TERRY E L ET UX/LT#0 5 PL:000059-000043 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROP-TERRY E L ET UX |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LEBANON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 1603 |
5214 Guess Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2020.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5214 GUESS RD, DURHAM, NC 27712-2116 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
| Jun 11, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
| Jul 14, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage TOWNE MORTGAGE OF THE CAROLINAS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 14, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 14, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 29, 2006 |
| Deed Document Number | 202027658 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9004 / 176 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 24, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0060660591 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 5214 GUESS RD, DURHAM, NC 27712-2116 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE TITLE GROUP LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0087390786 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 30, 2019 |
| Book Page | 8739/786 |
| Instrument | 2019031307 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2039 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 5214 GUESS RD, DURHAM, NC 27712-2116 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0089700879 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 11, 2020 |
| Book Page | 8970/879 |
| Instrument | 2020022015 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.87% |
| Type Change Date | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Change Frequency | 5 Years |
| Min Rate At Change | 3.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 5.87% |
| Index | 5-Year CMT |
| Margin | 2 |
| Max Rate | 9.87% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 5214 GUESS RD, DURHAM, NC 27712-2116 |
| Document Number | 0090040176 |
| Book / Page | 9004 / 176 |
| Map Reference | MB 59 PG 43 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020027658 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $460.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 ARDMORE CT, 10, YOUNGSVILLE, NC 27596-7957 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5214 GUESS RD, DURHAM, NC 27712-2116 |
| Document Number | 2020027659 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020027659 |
| Name | TOWNE MORTGAGE OF THE CAROLINAS |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5214 Guess Rd was $2,787, up 2.5% 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 | $2,787.00 (+2.5%) | $274,291 (-) Land $97,500 Building $176,791 | $274,291 (-) Land $97,500 Building $176,791 |
| 2025 | $2,719.00 | $274,291 Land $97,500 Building $176,791 | $274,291 Land $97,500 Building $176,791 |
| 2023 | $2,158.00 (+2.37%) | $164,763 Land $38,950 Building $125,813 | $164,763 Land $38,950 Building $125,813 |
| 2022 | $2,108.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5214 Guess Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 5214 Guess Rd 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 | 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 201 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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