Durham County property record for 605 Cecil St, Durham, NC 27707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $245,000 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,199 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0830-08-0561 |
| Primary APN | 0830-08-0561 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 117 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 605 CECIL ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27707-3231 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5(2) |
| Legal Description | PROP-BARBEE E A/BLK:X/LT# 03 PL:00006A-000087 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROP-BARBEE E A |
| Legal Block | X |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 1303 |
605 Cecil St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2026.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 605 CECIL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3231 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| Dec 2, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Feb 18, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 28, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 28, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 2, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026186057 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10615 / 919 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 605 CECIL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3231 |
| Document Number | 0000186057 |
| Book / Page | 10615 / 919 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026186057 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $49,490.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 605 CECIL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3231 |
| Document Number | 0000186058, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026186058 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 2, 2022 |
| Property Address | 605 CECIL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3231 |
| Document Number | 0098290543 |
| Book / Page | 9829 / 543 |
| Map Reference | MB 6A PG 87 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022045637 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 9, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $460.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 605 CECIL ST, 605, DURHAM, NC 27707-3231 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 605 CECIL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3231 |
| Document Number | 2022045638 |
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| Date | Dec 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022045638 |
| Name | BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Property Address | 605 CECIL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3231 |
| Document Number | 0088730325 |
| Book / Page | 8873 / 325 |
| Map Reference | MB 6A PG 87 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020006193 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $274.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 125 EDGEWOOD DR, 125, DURHAM, NC 27713-7237 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 605 CECIL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3231 |
| Document Number | 2020006194 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020006194 |
| Name | THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 605 Cecil St was $2,199.
Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Durham County |
| Municipality | Durham City |
| Unified School District | Durham Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $216,463 (-) Land $99,750 Building $116,713 | $216,463 (-) Land $99,750 Building $116,713 | |
| 2025 | $2,199.00 | $216,463 Land $99,750 Building $116,713 | $216,463 Land $99,750 Building $116,713 |
| 2023 | $1,505.00 (+2.38%) | $114,907 Land $25,537 Building $89,370 | $114,907 Land $25,537 Building $89,370 |
| 2022 | $1,470.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 605 Cecil St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1999.
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 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1999–2000) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2000 · rainfall accumulation |
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 605 Cecil St is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 99% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 196 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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