Durham County property record for 5507 Wescott Pl, Durham, NC 27712
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,861 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.51 acres (22,216 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,991 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0815-10-4863 |
| Primary APN | 0815-10-4863 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,861 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,861 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,216 sqft (0.51 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 114 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 260 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 260 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 204 sqft |
| Patio Area | 204 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 5507 WESCOTT PL |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27712-1037 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Description | HEATHER GLEN/SEC:01/BLK:B /LT#12 PL:000081-000044 |
| Legal Subdivision | HEATHER GLEN SEC 1 |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LEBANON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5006 |
| Census Tract | 1604 |
5507 Wescott Pl is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2004.
Source: Durham County records, as of September 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5507 WESCOTT PL, DURHAM, NC 27712-1037 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 29, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0046280943 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5507 Wescott Pl was $2,991, up 3.6% 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 | $403,961 (-) Land $94,375 Building $309,586 | $403,961 (-) Land $94,375 Building $309,586 | |
| 2025 | $2,991.00 (+3.64%) | $403,961 Land $94,375 Building $309,586 | $403,961 Land $94,375 Building $309,586 |
| 2024 | $2,886.00 (+34.8%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,141.00 (+16.23%) | $217,420 Land $45,240 Building $172,180 | $217,420 Land $45,240 Building $172,180 |
| 2022 | $1,842.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5507 Wescott Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 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 5507 Wescott Pl 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 | 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: 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 143 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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