Durham County property record for 522 Martha St, Durham, NC 27707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,192 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,576 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale Jan 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0820-98-6091 |
| Primary APN | 0820-98-6091 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,192 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,192 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 187 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 522 MARTHA ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27707 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5(2) |
| Legal Description | PROP-PROCTOR F M/LT#30 PL:00001A-000118 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROP-PROCTOR F M |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 1303 |
522 Martha St is owned by a company that bought it in August 2023.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 602 PLEASANT DR, DURHAM, NC 27703-5134 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jan 27, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202369709 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9961 / 547 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Property Address | 522 MARTHA ST, DURHAM, NC 27707 |
| Document Number | 0099610547 |
| Book / Page | 9961 / 547 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 118 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023069709 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $350.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 602 PLEASANT DR, DURHAM, NC 27703-5134 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 522 MARTHA ST, DURHAM, NC 27707 |
| Document Number | 0098530616 |
| Book / Page | 9853 / 616 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 118 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2023050302 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 305 E ALTON ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3005 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 305 E ALTON ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3005 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 522 Martha St was $2,576, 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 | $2,576.00 (+2.55%) | $253,473 (-) Land $106,750 Building $146,723 | $253,473 (-) Land $106,750 Building $146,723 |
| 2025 | $2,512.00 | $253,473 Land $106,750 Building $146,723 | $253,473 Land $106,750 Building $146,723 |
| 2023 | $1,502.00 (+2.32%) | $114,700 (-) Land $27,405 Building $87,295 | $114,700 (-) Land $27,405 Building $87,295 |
| 2022 | $1,468.00 | $114,700 Land $27,405 Building $87,295 | $114,700 Land $27,405 Building $87,295 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 522 Martha St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1999.
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 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1999–2000) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2000 · 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 risk around 522 Martha 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 98% of the US · lower than 99% 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 430 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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