Durham County property record for 705 Obsidian Way, Durham, NC 27703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,021 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $183,000 (Apr 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $4,167 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0851-15-5380 |
| Primary APN | 0851-15-5380 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,021 sqft Heated Area |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 705 OBSIDIAN WAY |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27703-6748 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-10(D) |
| Legal Description | STONEHILL ESTATES/PH:02/L T#065 PL:000166-000346 |
| Legal Subdivision | STONEHILL ESTATES |
| Legal Phase | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 65 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | OAK GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6000 |
| Census Tract | 1811 |
705 Obsidian Way is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2007.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 705 OBSIDIAN WAY, DURHAM, NC 27703-6748 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 5, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 5, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 31, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5563 / 143 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 19, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0054040435 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 705 OBSIDIAN WAY, DURHAM, NC 27703-6748 |
| Document Number | 0087830474 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 21, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 705 OBSIDIAN WAY DURHAM NC 277036748, DURHAM, NC 27703-6748 |
| Document Number | 0087830474 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 24, 2019 |
| Book Page | 008783/000474 |
| Instrument | 39132 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DENVER, CO 80249 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 336 Months |
| Due | Oct 23, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.12% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 705 Obsidian Way was $4,167, up 2.5% from the year before.
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 | $4,167.00 (+2.53%) | $410,045 (-) Land $109,800 Building $300,245 | $410,045 (-) Land $109,800 Building $300,245 |
| 2025 | $4,064.00 | $410,045 Land $109,800 Building $300,245 | $410,045 Land $109,800 Building $300,245 |
| 2023 | $2,600.00 (+2.32%) | $198,537 Land $30,450 Building $168,087 | $198,537 Land $30,450 Building $168,087 |
| 2022 | $2,541.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 705 Obsidian Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 705 Obsidian Way 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 95% of the US · lower than 97.4% 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 338 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier.
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