Durham County property record for 527 Cecil St, Durham, NC 27707
| Property Type | Public College, University |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,306 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (Jan 2019) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2019 Sale Nov 2017 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0820-98-8552 |
| Primary APN | 0820-98-8552 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,306 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,380 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Patio Area | 130 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 527 CECIL ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27707-3229 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Public College, University |
| Local Zoning Code | UC-2 |
| Legal Description | PROP-BARBEE E A/BLK:W/LT# 12 PL:00006A-000087 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROP-BARBEE E A |
| Legal Block | W |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 1303 |
527 Cecil St, a public works property, is owned by a company that bought it in January 2019.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 19, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1321 MAIL SERVICE CTR, RALEIGH, NC 27699-1300 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Government |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Nov 21, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Nov 16, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Oct 25, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 30, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 30, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20192785 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8586 / 391 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 23, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0083100432 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 527 CECIL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3229 |
| Document Number | 0085860391 |
| Book / Page | 008586 / 000391 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2785 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 8, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $230.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 527 CECIL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3229 |
| Document Number | 0083130147 |
| Book / Page | 008313 / 000147 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 40983 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 527 CECIL ST DURHAM NC 277073229, DURHAM, NC 27707-3229 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 16, 2017 |
| Property Address | 527 CECIL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3229 |
| Document Number | 0083100432 |
| Book / Page | 008310 / 000432 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 40469 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 527 CECIL ST DURHAM NC 277073229, DURHAM, NC 27707-3229 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 25, 2017 |
| Property Address | 527 CECIL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3229 |
| Document Number | 0082950330 |
| Book / Page | 008295 / 000330 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 37636 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 527 CECIL ST DURHAM NC 277073229, DURHAM, NC 27707-3229 |
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 | $176,709 (-) Land $140,000 Building $36,709 | $176,709 (-) Land $140,000 Building $36,709 | |
| 2025 | Additional exemption filed | $176,709 Land $140,000 Building $36,709 | $176,709 Land $140,000 Building $36,709 |
| 2023 | $139,058 Land $28,890 Building $110,168 | $139,058 Land $28,890 Building $110,168 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 527 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 527 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 196 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 · 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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