Durham County property record for 5609 Birch Dr, Durham, NC 27712
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,485 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.48 acres (20,909 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,519 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Line of Credit Dec 2017 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0825-23-0283 |
| Primary APN | 0825-23-0283 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,485 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,485 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,909 sqft (0.48 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 175 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5609 BIRCH DR |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27712-1315 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Description | WOODLAND PRK/SEC:01/LT#08 3 PL:000067-000009 |
| Legal Subdivision | WOODLAND PRK |
| Legal Lot Number | 83 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LEBANON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4009 |
| Census Tract | 1603 |
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5609 BIRCH DR, DURHAM, NC 27712-1315 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST HORIZON BANK |
| Dec 4, 2017 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Line of Credit SUNTRUST BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 2, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0057990416 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 5609 BIRCH DR, DURHAM, NC 27712-1315 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5609 BIRCH DR, DURHAM, NC 27712-1315 |
| Document Number | 0104910357 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Book Page | 10491/357 |
| Instrument | 2026165467 |
| Name | FIRST HORIZON BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DURHAM, NC 27704 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 5609 BIRCH DR, DURHAM, NC 27712-1315 |
| Document Number | 0083260118 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 4, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 5609 BIRCH DR DURHAM NC 277121315, DURHAM, NC 27712-1315 |
| Document Number | 0083260118 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 11, 2017 |
| Book Page | 008326/000118 |
| Instrument | 43509 |
| Name | SUNTRUST BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DURHAM, NC 27701 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 10, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
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 | $2,519.00 (+3.58%) | $333,617 (-) Land $74,000 Building $259,617 | $333,617 (-) Land $74,000 Building $259,617 |
| 2025 | $2,432.00 (+23.7%) | $333,617 (+68.93%) Land $74,000 Building $259,617 | $333,617 (+68.93%) Land $74,000 Building $259,617 |
| 2023 | $1,966.00 (+4.24%) | $197,488 Land $37,050 Building $160,438 | $197,488 Land $37,050 Building $160,438 |
| 2022 | $1,886.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1996 · Hurricane Fran |
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.
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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | CANTERBURY ESTATES private · serves 293 people · EPA ID NC0332122 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| 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 291 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier.
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