Durham County property record for 5840 Guess Rd, Durham, NC 27712
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,288 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 1.15 acres (50,094 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $8,000 (Mar 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $2,098 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0825-06-6679 |
| Primary APN | 0825-06-6679 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,288 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 50,094 sqft (1.15 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 276 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5840 GUESS RD |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27712-9223 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Description | PROP-TURNER WILLIAM-TURNE R THOMAS/TR#A PL:000123-000145 |
| Legal Tract | A |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LEBANON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 1603 |
5840 Guess Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2006.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5840 GUESS RD, DURHAM, NC 27712-9223 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 18, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5160 / 181 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5840 Guess Rd was $2,098, 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 | $2,098.00 (+3.66%) | $277,957 (-) Land $99,560 Building $178,397 | $277,957 (-) Land $99,560 Building $178,397 |
| 2025 | $2,024.00 | $277,957 Land $99,560 Building $178,397 | $277,957 Land $99,560 Building $178,397 |
| 2023 | $1,759.00 (+3.84%) | $177,626 Land $45,071 Building $132,555 | $177,626 Land $45,071 Building $132,555 |
| 2022 | $1,694.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5840 Guess 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 | 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.
Wildfire risk around 5840 Guess 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 108 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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