617 Cecil St, Durham, NC 27707 Property Records

Durham County property record for 617 Cecil St, Durham, NC 27707

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,598 sqft · built 1965
Lot Size0.13 acres (5,663 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$163,000 (Aug 2018)
Tax Bill$2,888 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2021 Mortgage
Aug 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0830-08-3561

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0830-08-3561
Alternative APNs
  • 0830-08-35-6132
  • 083005083562
  • 116883

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,598 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area1,598 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1965
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1965
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialBrick Veneer
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area5,663 sqft (0.13 acres)
Lot Dimensions109 ft deep x 46 ft wide
Garage TypeCarport
Garage Area510 sqft
CarportCarport
Carport Area510 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address617 CECIL ST
CityDURHAM
StateNC
Zip27707-3231
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRU-5(2)
Legal DescriptionPROP-SCARBOROUGH J C/LT#0 4 PT PL:000022-000083
Legal SubdivisionPROPERTY OF J C SCARBOROUGH
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Township / Civil DivisionDURHAM
Census Block Group2
Census Block2007
Census Tract1303

Owner

Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address617 CECIL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3231
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 7, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP
Aug 13, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · ARM
STATE EMPLOYEES CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 13, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 13, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201828359
Deed Book / Page8487 / 294
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Property Address617 CECIL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3231
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 20, 2021
Title Company2020 TITLE LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0093880535
DateJul 7, 2021
Book Page9388/535
Instrument2021034302
Lender
NameAMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressATLANTA, GA 30305
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueAug 1, 2036

August 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateAug 13, 2018
Property Address617 CECIL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3231
Document Number0084870294
Book / Page8487 / 294
Map ReferenceMB22 PG83
Instrument DateAug 13, 2018
Instrument2018028359
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 30, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$326.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address5010 GREEN OAK DR, 5010, DURHAM, NC 27712-2160

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address617 CECIL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3231

Mortgage

Document Number2018028360
DateAug 13, 2018
Instrument2018028360
Lender
NameSTATE EMPLOYEES CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeARM
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate4.87%
AdjustableAdjustable Rate Rider
Change Frequency5 Years
Min Rate At Change4.25%
Max Rate At Change6%
Index5-Year CMT
Margin2
Max Rate6%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 17, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyDurham County
MunicipalityDurham City
Unified School DistrictDurham Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$2,888.00 (+2.52%)$284,188 (-) Land $98,875 Building $185,313$284,188 (-) Land $98,875 Building $185,313
2025$2,817.00 (+31.51%)$284,188 (+73.74%) Land $98,875 Building $185,313$284,188 (+73.74%) Land $98,875 Building $185,313
2023$2,142.00 (+2.34%)$163,571 Land $25,312 Building $138,259$163,571 Land $25,312 Building $138,259
2022$2,093.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1999–2000)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimJan 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 99% of North Carolina
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF DURHAM
serves 333,490 people · EPA ID NC0332010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 196 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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