Durham County property record for 5509 Tahoe Dr, Durham, NC 27713
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,286 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $292,000 (Nov 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $5,838 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0729-30-3953 |
| Primary APN | 0729-30-3953 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,286 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,143 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,143 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,143 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 92 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 102 sqft |
| Patio Area | 340 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 5509 TAHOE DR |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27713-8613 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PDR 3.200 |
| Legal Description | WDLAKE/PH:01/BLK:G/LT#35 PL:000131-000014 |
| Legal Subdivision | WDLAKE |
| Legal Phase | 1 |
| Legal Block | G |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | TRIANGLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 2022 |
5509 Tahoe Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2015.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5509 TAHOE DR, DURHAM, NC 27713-8613 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 3, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 3, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 23, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201536905 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7818 / 225 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5509 Tahoe Dr was $5,838, up 2.5% from the year before.
Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Durham County |
| Municipality | Durham City |
| Unified School District | Durham Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,838.00 (+2.53%) | $574,492 (-) Land $223,860 Building $350,632 | $574,492 (-) Land $223,860 Building $350,632 |
| 2025 | $5,694.00 | $574,492 Land $223,860 Building $350,632 | $574,492 Land $223,860 Building $350,632 |
| 2023 | $4,044.00 (+2.33%) | $308,789 Land $53,771 Building $255,018 | $308,789 Land $53,771 Building $255,018 |
| 2022 | $3,952.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5509 Tahoe Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 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 5509 Tahoe Dr is low, with less than 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 96% of the US · lower than 97.9% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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: 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 326 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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