Durham County property record for 523 Cecil St, Durham, NC 27707
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $96,000 (Sep 2018) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0820-98-7582 |
| Primary APN | 0820-98-7582 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,092 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 523 CECIL ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27707-3229 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Local Zoning Code | UC-2 |
| Legal Description | PROP-BARBEE E A/BLK:W/LT# 11 PL:00006A-000087 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROP-BARBEE E A |
| Legal Block | W |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 1303 |
523 Cecil St, commercial vacant land, is owned by a company that bought it in September 2018.
Source: Durham County records, as of September 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 629, RALEIGH, NC 27602-0629 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Government |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 21, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 21, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201833200 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8511 / 869 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $70,000 Land $70,000 | $70,000 Land $70,000 |
| 2023 | $113,971 Land $25,717 Building $88,254 | $113,971 Land $25,717 Building $88,254 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 523 Cecil 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 523 Cecil 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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