Durham County property record for 5520 Wescott Pl, Durham, NC 27712
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,850 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.6 acres (26,136 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,865 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0815-11-7172 |
| Primary APN | 0815-11-7172 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,850 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,850 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 26,136 sqft (0.6 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 5520 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#07 PL:000081-000044 |
| Legal Subdivision | HEATHER GLEN SEC 1 |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LEBANON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5006 |
| Census Tract | 1604 |
5520 Wescott Pl is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5520 WESCOTT PL, DURHAM, NC 27712-1037 |
| 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 5520 Wescott Pl was $2,865, up 3.7% 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 | $2,865.00 (+3.65%) | $385,074 (-) Land $100,000 Building $285,074 | $385,074 (-) Land $100,000 Building $285,074 |
| 2025 | $2,764.00 | $385,074 Land $100,000 Building $285,074 | $385,074 Land $100,000 Building $285,074 |
| 2023 | $2,024.00 (+4.22%) | $204,107 Land $47,910 Building $156,197 | $204,107 Land $47,910 Building $156,197 |
| 2022 | $1,942.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5520 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 5520 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 | 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 | GREYMOSS S/D private · serves 361 people · EPA ID NC0332111 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.57 mg/L (2026) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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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