Orange County property record for 5509 Couch Mountain Rd, Durham, NC 27705
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,166 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 2.31 acres (100,624 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,958 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9892-76-0765 |
| Primary APN | 9892-76-0765 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,166 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,176 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 100,624 sqft (2.31 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Deck Area | 103 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5509 COUCH MOUNTAIN RD |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27705-8155 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | E/S OLD CORNWALLIS RD. |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CHAPEL HILL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 10902 |
5509 Couch Mountain Rd is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Orange County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5509 COUCH MOUNTAIN RD, DURHAM, NC 27705-8155 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5509 Couch Mountain Rd was $1,958, down 35% 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 | $1,958.00 (-35.04%) | $396,500 (-) Land $110,500 Building $286,000 | $396,500 (-) Land $110,500 Building $286,000 |
| 2025 | $3,014.00 | $396,500 Land $110,500 Building $286,000 | $396,500 Land $110,500 Building $286,000 |
| 2023 | $2,564.00 | $259,100 Land $104,500 Building $154,600 | $259,100 Land $104,500 Building $154,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5509 Couch Mountain Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2025.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2025) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · river or lake flooding |
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 5509 Couch Mountain 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 | 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 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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