Durham County property record for 5401 Cheek Rd, Durham, NC 27704
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,256 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 7.82 acres (340,639 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,798 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0862-49-7877 |
| Primary APN | 0862-49-7877 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,256 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 340,639 sqft (7.82 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 384 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 5401 CHEEK RD |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27704-8595 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Description | PROP-CAWTHORNE CATHERINE W-MICHAEL C/TR#02 PL:000141-000143 |
| Legal Tract | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | OAK GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5017 |
| Census Tract | 1806 |
5401 Cheek Rd, a rural home, is owned by an individual who acquired it in July 2004.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3619 CREECH RD, DURHAM, NC 27704-8648 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 26, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0044830607 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5401 Cheek Rd was $2,798, up 0.6% from the year before.
Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Durham County |
| Unified School District | Durham Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,798.00 (+0.58%) | $360,188 (-3.59%) Land $281,400 Building $78,788 | $360,188 (-3.59%) Land $281,400 Building $78,788 |
| 2025 | $2,782.00 | $373,596 Land $281,400 Building $92,196 | $373,596 Land $281,400 Building $92,196 |
| 2023 | $1,773.00 (+5.22%) | $168,673 Land $86,552 Building $82,121 | $168,673 Land $86,552 Building $82,121 |
| 2022 | $1,685.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5401 Cheek Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 21, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5401 Cheek Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 40 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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