Durham County property record for 6705 Matthews Rd, Durham, NC 27712
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,460 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 2.27 acres (98,881 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $162,000 (Nov 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $3,802 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0826-05-1348 |
| Primary APN | 0826-05-1348 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,460 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Lot Area | 98,881 sqft (2.27 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 190 sqft |
| Patio Area | 336 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 6705 MATTHEWS RD |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27712-9253 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Description | PROP-EUDOXIE MEADOW NORTH -MARY M LIPSCOMB EST/LT# PL:000140-000192 |
| Legal Subdivision | FINAL PLAT EUDOXIE MEADOW NORTH |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LEBANON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 1603 |
6705 Matthews Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 1998.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6705 MATTHEWS RD, DURHAM, NC 27712-9253 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 25, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 25, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2561 / 584 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 6705 Matthews Rd was $3,802, up 3.6% 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 | $3,802.00 (+3.6%) | $510,419 (-) Land $133,608 Building $376,811 | $510,419 (-) Land $133,608 Building $376,811 |
| 2025 | $3,670.00 | $510,419 Land $133,608 Building $376,811 | $510,419 Land $133,608 Building $376,811 |
| 2023 | $3,146.00 (+4.45%) | $324,786 Land $54,818 Building $269,968 | $324,786 Land $54,818 Building $269,968 |
| 2022 | $3,012.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6705 Matthews Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 11 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1996–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 11 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2020 · 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 6705 Matthews Rd 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 41 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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