Durham County property record for 53 Forest Oaks Dr, Durham, NC 27705
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (Jun 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,872 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0812-15-5778 |
| Primary APN | 0812-15-5778 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,236 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 53 FOREST OAKS DR |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27705-6100 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | PDR 6.900 |
| Legal Description | FOREST OAKS TWNHMS/PH:02/ SEC:02/BLDG:K/UT#53 TYPE PL:000121-000152 |
| Legal Subdivision | FR OAKS |
| Legal Phase | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 53 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 1706 |
Source: Durham County records, as of September 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1714 WOODSDALE DR, DURHAM, NC 27703-7992 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Widow or Widower |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 6, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 6, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 14, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025136140 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10322 / 350 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 13, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1841000931 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 14, 2021 |
| Property Address | 53 FOREST OAKS DR, DURHAM, NC 27705-6100 |
| Document Number | 0093600615 |
| Book / Page | 9360 / 615 |
| Map Reference | MB 121 PG 152 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021029768 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 25, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $421.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 24 SCHOOL ST APT 2, 24, HANOVER, NH 03755-2052 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 53 FOREST OAKS DR, DURHAM, NC 27705-6100 |
| Document Number | 2021029769 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021029769 |
| Name | EVE S BENVENUTI REVOCABLE TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $282,682 (+103.86%) Land $90,750 Building $191,932 | $282,682 (+103.86%) Land $90,750 Building $191,932 | |
| 2025 | $2,872.00 (+58.15%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,816.00 (+2.37%) | $138,665 Land $30,000 Building $108,665 | $138,665 Land $30,000 Building $108,665 |
| 2022 | $1,774.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1981–1984) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1984 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.9% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 428 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber, Hotwire Communications.
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