Durham County property record for 5856 Genesee Dr, Durham, NC 27712
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,759 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.49 acres (21,344 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $659,000 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $5,041 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0815-75-7631 |
| Primary APN | 0815-75-7631 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 2,759 sqft Heated Area |
| Lot Area | 21,344 sqft (0.49 acres) |
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| Street Address | 5856 GENESEE DR |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27712-1222 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Description | THE VIEW/LT#16 PL:211-118 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LEBANON |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6003 |
| Census Tract | 1604 |
5856 Genesee Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2025.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5856 GENESEE DR, DURHAM, NC 27712-1222 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 14, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 14, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025126853 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10269 / 880 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5856 Genesee Dr was $5,041, 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 | $5,041.00 (+3.72%) | $709,340 (-) Land $111,750 Building $597,590 | $709,340 (-) Land $111,750 Building $597,590 |
| 2025 | $4,860.00 | $709,340 Land $111,750 Building $597,590 | $709,340 Land $111,750 Building $597,590 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5856 Genesee Dr 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 | 5 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 5856 Genesee Dr 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 | HIGHLAND PARK S/D private · serves 76 people · EPA ID NC4032025 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (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 38 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier.
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