5502 Old Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, NC 27707 Property Records

Durham County property record for 5502 Old Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, NC 27707

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1938
Lot Size5.52 acres (240,451 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$790,000 (Nov 2023)
Tax Bill$5,793 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2026 Second Mortgage
Nov 2023 Sale & Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0709-09-8651

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0709-09-8651
Alternative APNs
  • 0709-09-86-5111
  • 070901098559
  • 140195

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,200 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area1,200 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1938
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1938
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area240,451 sqft (5.52 acres)
PorchPorch
Porch Area322 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address5502 OLD CHAPEL HILL RD
CityDURHAM
StateNC
Zip27707-5267
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeCHAP HILL,
Legal DescriptionPROP-RUSSELL GEORGE ESTATE/LT#01-06 PL:00018A-000111
Legal SubdivisionLUTHER L RILEY
Legal Lot Number1,6
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Township / Civil DivisionTRIANGLE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract2033

Owner

Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address4209 AUTUMN LN, VESTAVIA, AL 35243-5708
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 19, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
TOWNEBANK
Nov 7, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
TOWNEBANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 7, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 7, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 14, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202379046
Deed Book / Page10011 / 337
Prior Transfer DateSep 11, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc0000037611
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Property Address5502 OLD CHAPEL HILL RD, DURHAM, NC 27707-5267
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 30, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4209 AUTUMN LN, VESTAVIA, AL 35243-5708

Mortgage

Document Number0105020902
DateMar 19, 2026
Book Page10502/902
Instrument2026167410
Lender
NameTOWNEBANK
TypeBank
AddressRALEIGH, NC 27612
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

November 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateNov 7, 2023
Property Address5502 OLD CHAPEL HILL RD, DURHAM, NC 27707-5267
Document Number0100110337
Book / Page10011 / 337
Map ReferenceMB 181 PG 24
Instrument DateNov 7, 2023
Instrument2023079046
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 16, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,580.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1026 NICKELBY ST, DURHAM, NC 27703-6499

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4209 AUTUMN LN, VESTAVIA, AL 35243-5708

Mortgage

Document Number0100110342
DateNov 7, 2023
Book Page10011/342
Instrument2023079047
Lender
NameTOWNEBANK
TypeBank
AddressRALEIGH, NC 27612
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 17, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyDurham County
MunicipalityChapel Hill Town
Unified School DistrictDurham Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$5,793.00$523,677 (-) Land $471,200 Building $52,477$523,677 (-) Land $471,200 Building $52,477
2025$5,793.00 (+2.39%)$523,677 (+222.87%) Land $471,200 Building $52,477$523,677 (+222.87%) Land $471,200 Building $52,477
2024$5,658.00 (+163.53%)
2023$2,147.00 (+6.39%)$162,193 Land $101,452 Building $60,741$162,193 Land $101,452 Building $60,741
2022$2,018.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemORANGE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY
serves 86,500 people · EPA ID NC0368010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2026–2028)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 160 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Google Fiber
Fiber
8,000 / 8,000
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
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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