Orange County property record for 5479 Sunfish Ln, Durham, NC 27705
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,454 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 8.62 acres (375,487 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $535,000 (Apr 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $7,215 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9893-79-1426 |
| Primary APN | 9893-79-1426 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,454 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,285 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 375,487 sqft (8.62 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Deck Area | 260 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5479 SUNFISH LN |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27705-8311 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | ARPID |
| Legal Description | AB REV JEFFREY RUSSELL P102/67 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ENO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 10904 |
5479 Sunfish Ln is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2012.
Source: Orange County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1212 BROAD ST, DURHAM, NC 27705-3572 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 13, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 13, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5348 / 378 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NC |
| Property Address | 5479 SUNFISH LN, DURHAM, NC 27705-8311 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 66672197 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Book Page | 6667/2197 |
| Instrument | 30025041 |
| Name | CORPORATE INVESTORS MORTGAGE GROUP INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2040 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5479 Sunfish Ln was $7,215, up 8.5% from the year before.
Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Orange County |
| Unified School District | Orange County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,215.00 (+8.46%) | $898,100 (-) Land $371,300 Building $526,800 | $898,100 (-) Land $371,300 Building $526,800 |
| 2025 | $6,652.00 | $898,100 Land $371,300 Building $526,800 | $898,100 Land $371,300 Building $526,800 |
| 2023 | $4,883.00 | $507,100 Land $113,500 Building $393,600 | $507,100 Land $113,500 Building $393,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5479 Sunfish Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 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 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 5479 Sunfish Ln is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 36 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| T-Mobile Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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