Durham County property record for 5816 Wake Forest Rd, Durham, NC 27703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,264 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,038 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,140 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0861-91-1040 |
| Primary APN | 0861-91-1040 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,264 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,352 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,038 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 220 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Patio Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5816 WAKE FOREST RD |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27703-9776 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-20 |
| Legal Description | OAK HILL ESTATES/SEC:01/BLK:B/LT#04 GR PT PL:000063-000042 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAK HILL ESTATES |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CARR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
5816 Wake Forest Rd 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 | 5816 WAKE FOREST RD, DURHAM, NC 27703-9776 |
| 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 5816 Wake Forest Rd was $2,140, 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 | $2,140.00 (+3.88%) | $223,346 (-19.22%) Land $94,375 Building $128,971 | $223,346 (-19.22%) Land $94,375 Building $128,971 |
| 2025 | $2,060.00 | $276,495 Land $94,375 Building $182,120 | $276,495 Land $94,375 Building $182,120 |
| 2023 | $1,514.00 (+1.07%) | $146,452 Land $30,120 Building $116,332 | $146,452 Land $30,120 Building $116,332 |
| 2022 | $1,498.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5816 Wake Forest Rd 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 | 4 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 5816 Wake Forest 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 38 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
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