Durham County property record for 709 Gaston Ave, Durham, NC 27707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 846 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,465 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0830-04-9875 |
| Primary APN | 0830-04-9875 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 846 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 808 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 141 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 709 GASTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27707-4830 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5 |
| Legal Description | PINE VIEW/LT#16 GR PT PL:000015-000080 |
| Legal Subdivision | PINE VIEW |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | TRIANGLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 2009 |
709 Gaston Ave, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3107 ROCKFORD RD, DURHAM, NC 27713-1252 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 709 GASTON AVE, DURHAM, NC 27707-4830 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0090820892 |
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| Date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Book Page | 9082/892 |
| Instrument | 2020041328 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.37% |
| Type Change Date | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Change Frequency | 5 Years |
| Min Rate At Change | 3.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 5.37% |
| Index | 5-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 9.37% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 709 Gaston Ave was $1,465, 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 | $1,465.00 (+2.52%) | $144,225 (-) Land $101,500 Building $42,725 | $144,225 (-) Land $101,500 Building $42,725 |
| 2025 | $1,429.00 | $144,225 Land $101,500 Building $42,725 | $144,225 Land $101,500 Building $42,725 |
| 2023 | $903.00 (+2.38%) | $68,980 Land $23,240 Building $45,740 | $68,980 Land $23,240 Building $45,740 |
| 2022 | $882.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 709 Gaston Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 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 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1996–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
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 709 Gaston Ave 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 97% of the US · lower than 98.5% 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 219 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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