Durham County property record for 601 Olive Branch Rd, Durham, NC 27703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,764 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.89 acres (38,768 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $195,000 (Mar 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $3,139 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0860-45-4351 |
| Primary APN | 0860-45-4351 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,764 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,764 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,764 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,764 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 38,768 sqft (0.89 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 205 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 601 OLIVE BRANCH RD |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27703-9212 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Description | SHAW HILLS ESTATES/BLK:D/ LT#01-02-03-04 PL:000054-000028 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHAW HILLS ESTATES |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CARR |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4010 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
601 Olive Branch Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2002.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 601 OLIVE BRANCH RD, DURHAM, NC 27703-9212 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 28, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 28, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 3, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3398 / 180 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 601 Olive Branch Rd was $3,139, 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 | $3,139.00 (+3.7%) | $431,762 (-) Land $165,375 Building $266,387 | $431,762 (-) Land $165,375 Building $266,387 |
| 2025 | $3,027.00 | $431,762 Land $165,375 Building $266,387 | $431,762 Land $165,375 Building $266,387 |
| 2023 | $2,600.00 (+2.89%) | $263,865 Land $91,900 Building $171,965 | $263,865 Land $91,900 Building $171,965 |
| 2022 | $2,527.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 601 Olive Branch Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2026.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 16 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2026 · other causes |
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 601 Olive Branch 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 75 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier, Google Fiber, Hotwire Communications.
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