Durham County property record for 540 Finley St, Durham, NC 27705
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,588 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $205,000 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,794 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0812-17-4750 |
| Primary APN | 0812-17-4750 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,588 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,088 sqft |
| Basement Area | 496 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 496 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 540 FINLEY ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27705-6151 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-M |
| Legal Description | WALDEN POND TWNHMS/PH:09/ LT#18 TYPE-34/BY/FY/GN PL:000109-000112 |
| Legal Subdivision | WALDEN POND TWNHMS |
| Legal Phase | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 1706 |
540 Finley St, a townhouse, is owned by a company that bought it in June 2026.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 451 7TH ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20410-0001 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 3, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 3, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026176412 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10559 / 221 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 27, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000176412 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Property Address | 540 FINLEY ST, DURHAM, NC 27705-6151 |
| Document Number | 0000176412 |
| Book / Page | 10559 / 221 |
| Instrument Date | May 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026176412 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | PROPERTY TITLE AND ESCROW LLC, PRIRITY TITLE & ESCROW LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $41,410.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 451 7TH ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20410-0001 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2026 property tax bill for 540 Finley St was $2,794, up 105.1% 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 | $2,794.00 (+105.14%) | $274,958 (-) Land $65,000 Building $209,958 | $274,958 (-) Land $65,000 Building $209,958 |
| 2025 | $1,362.00 | $274,958 Land $65,000 Building $209,958 | $274,958 Land $65,000 Building $209,958 |
| 2023 | $834.00 (+2.33%) | $127,364 Land $25,000 Building $102,364 | $127,364 Land $25,000 Building $102,364 |
| 2022 | $815.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 540 Finley St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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.
Wildfire risk around 540 Finley 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.5% 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 271 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Google Fiber, Hotwire Communications.
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