Durham County property record for 705 S Plum St, Durham, NC 27701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 744 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,121 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0831-30-7628 |
| Primary APN | 0831-30-7628 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 744 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 744 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 98 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 705 S PLUM ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27701-4615 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5 |
| Legal Description | COLLEGE VIEW/BLK:B/LT#02 PL:00018B-000175 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLLEGE VIEW |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 1400 |
705 S Plum St, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2902 DRIFTWOOD DR, DURHAM, NC 27707-4710 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 705 S Plum St was $2,121, 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 | $2,121.00 (+2.51%) | $208,781 (-) Land $103,500 Building $105,281 | $208,781 (-) Land $103,500 Building $105,281 |
| 2025 | $2,069.00 | $208,781 Land $103,500 Building $105,281 | $208,781 Land $103,500 Building $105,281 |
| 2023 | $822.00 (+2.37%) | $62,807 Land $14,387 Building $48,420 | $62,807 Land $14,387 Building $48,420 |
| 2022 | $803.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 705 S Plum St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 21, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 705 S Plum 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.5% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 367 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber.
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