Durham County property record for 5526 Earl Rd, Durham, NC 27712
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,394 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.82 acres (35,719 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,118 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Line of Credit Jan 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0835-24-6062 |
| Primary APN | 0835-24-6062 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,394 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,394 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 35,719 sqft (0.82 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 356 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 228 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 228 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5526 EARL RD |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27712-1702 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Description | PROP-CRABTREE P S/LATTA E J/LT#08 PL:00031B-000060 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROP-CRABTREE PS/LATTA EJ |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LEBANON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5009 |
| Census Tract | 1601 |
5526 Earl Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5526 EARL RD, DURHAM, NC 27712-1702 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE FIDELITY BANK |
| Jan 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE FIDELITY BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 5526 EARL RD, DURHAM, NC 27712-1702 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE GROUP, ACCURATE GROUP LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5526 EARL RD, DURHAM, NC 27712-1702 |
| Document Number | 0104590056 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Book Page | 10459/56 |
| Instrument | 2026159917 |
| Name | THE FIDELITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DURHAM, NC 27707 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 5526 EARL RD, DURHAM, NC 27712-1702 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5526 EARL RD, DURHAM, NC 27712-1702 |
| Document Number | 0092020787 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Book Page | 9202/787 |
| Instrument | 2021002783 |
| Name | THE FIDELITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DURHAM, NC 27707 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5526 Earl Rd was $2,118, 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 | $2,118.00 (+3.57%) | $273,791 (-) Land $91,000 Building $182,791 | $273,791 (-) Land $91,000 Building $182,791 |
| 2025 | $2,045.00 | $273,791 Land $91,000 Building $182,791 | $273,791 Land $91,000 Building $182,791 |
| 2023 | $1,803.00 (+59.7%) | $178,952 Land $36,380 Building $142,572 | $178,952 Land $36,380 Building $142,572 |
| 2022 | $1,129.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5526 Earl Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2008–2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2018 · Hurricane Florence |
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 5526 Earl Rd 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 | 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 46 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 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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