Durham County property record for 539 Nelson St, Durham, NC 27707
| Property Type | Public College, University |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0830-08-3834 |
| Primary APN | 0830-08-3834 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 87 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Sewer | Municipal |
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| Street Address | 539 NELSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27707-3245 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Public College, University |
| Local Zoning Code | UC-2 |
| Legal Description | PROP-NCCU/STATE OF NC/LT# 07 PL:000021-000198 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROP-NCCU/STATE OF NC |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 1303 |
Source: Durham County records, as of March 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | CAMPUS # 7408, 7408, RALEIGH, NC 27695-0001 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Government |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 23, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $65,000 (+99.63%) Land $65,000 | $65,000 (+99.63%) Land $65,000 | |
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $32,561 Land $32,561 | $32,561 Land $32,561 |
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 | 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.
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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