Durham County property record for 5520 Cheek Rd, Durham, NC 27704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 1.21 acres (52,708 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,559 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0862-59-7288 |
| Primary APN | 0862-59-7288 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 52,708 sqft (1.21 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5520 CHEEK RD |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27704-8596 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Description | PROP-PREDDY GEORGE & VIRG INA/LT#03 PT & TRI LOT PL:000000-000000 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | OAK GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 1806 |
5520 Cheek Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2021.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5520 CHEEK RD, DURHAM, NC 27704-8596 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 6, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 6, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202116936 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9287 / 757 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 5, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0057390045 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5520 CHEEK RD, DURHAM, NC 27704-8596 |
| Document Number | 0092870757 |
| Book / Page | 9287 / 757 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021016936 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $160.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5320 CHEEK RD, 5320, DURHAM, NC 27704-8592 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5520 CHEEK RD, DURHAM, NC 27704-8596 |
| Document Number | 2021016937 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021016937 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5520 Cheek Rd was $1,559, up 3.9% 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 | $1,559.00 (+3.86%) | $197,301 (-) Land $133,400 Building $63,901 | $197,301 (-) Land $133,400 Building $63,901 |
| 2025 | $1,501.00 | $197,301 Land $133,400 Building $63,901 | $197,301 Land $133,400 Building $63,901 |
| 2023 | $1,278.00 (+4.07%) | $123,116 Land $44,903 Building $78,213 | $123,116 Land $44,903 Building $78,213 |
| 2022 | $1,228.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5520 Cheek Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2016.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2016 · other causes |
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 5520 Cheek 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 40 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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