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617 Massey Ave, Durham, NC 27701 Property Records

Durham County property record for 617 Massey Ave, Durham, NC 27701

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 783 sqft · built 1956
Lot Size0.11 acres (4,792 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$215,000 (Jun 2024)
Tax Bill$2,210 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2020 Sale
Feb 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0831-01-4659

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0831-01-4659
Alternative APNs
  • 0831-01-46-5982
  • 083117014760
  • 118200

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area783 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area784 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1956
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1956
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialBrick Veneer
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,792 sqft (0.11 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 50 ft wide
PorchPorch
Porch Area72 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address617 MASSEY AVE
CityDURHAM
StateNC
Zip27701-4440
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRU-5
Legal DescriptionSTOKESDALE/BLK:J/LT#04-05 W PT PL:00005A-000044
Legal SubdivisionSTOKESDALE
Legal BlockJ
Legal Lot Number4,5
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Township / Civil DivisionDURHAM
Census Block Group1
Census Block1006
Census Tract1301

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Stokesdale Historic District
listed 2010 · 229 contributing resources · NRIS 10001093

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

617 Massey Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2024.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address617 MASSEY AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-4440
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 1, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Feb 10, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 25, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 25, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleSep 22, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2024100431
Deed Book / Page10126 / 114
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateJun 1, 2020
Property Address617 MASSEY AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-4440
Document Number0089610190
Book / Page008961 / 000190
Instrument DateJun 1, 2020
Instrument20241
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 14, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$219.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address732 NOINTH ST #614 DURHAM NC 27705, 614, DURHAM, NC 27705

February 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateFeb 10, 2020
Property Address617 MASSEY AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-4440
Document Number0088670754
Book / Page008867 / 000754
Instrument DateFeb 6, 2020
Instrument5213
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 25, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address732 9TH ST #614 DURHAM NC 277054803, 614, DURHAM, NC 27705-4803

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 617 Massey Ave was $2,210, up 2.5% from the year before.

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$2,210.00 (+2.5%)$217,541 (-) Land $97,125 Building $120,416$217,541 (-) Land $97,125 Building $120,416
2025$2,156.00$217,541 Land $97,125 Building $120,416$217,541 Land $97,125 Building $120,416
2023$885.00 (+2.31%)$67,596 Land $22,280 Building $45,316$67,596 Land $22,280 Building $45,316
2022$865.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 617 Massey Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 21, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 617 Massey Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 462 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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