Durham County property record for 709 Washington St, Durham, NC 27701
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,179 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,719 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0822-80-6486 |
| Primary APN | 0822-80-6486 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 3,179 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,542 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 72 ft deep x 85 ft wide |
| Sewer | Municipal |
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| Street Address | 709 WASHINGTON ST |
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| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27701-2147 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | DD-S1 |
| Legal Description | PROP-HOMELAND INVESTMENT CO/LT#02 DBA/BLUE NOTE GR PL:00018A-000059 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 2200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Foster and West Geer Streets Historic District listed 2013 · 37 contributing resources · NRIS 13000204 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
709 Washington St, a commercial property, is owned by a company.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 404 HUNT ST, 520, DURHAM, NC 27701-2275 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 709 WASHINGTON ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-2147 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0082140533 |
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| Date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Book Page | 8214/533 |
| Instrument | 2017022011 |
| Name | FIRST CITIZENS BANK AND TRUST CO INC |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 709 Washington St was $8,719, up 2.4% 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 | $8,719.00 (+2.36%) | $917,707 (-) Land $335,412 Building $582,295 | $917,707 (-) Land $335,412 Building $582,295 |
| 2025 | $8,518.00 | $917,707 Land $335,412 Building $582,295 | $917,707 Land $335,412 Building $582,295 |
| 2023 | $10,581.00 (+2.22%) | $766,841 Land $219,542 Building $547,299 | $766,841 Land $219,542 Building $547,299 |
| 2022 | $10,351.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 709 Washington St 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 709 Washington 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 97% of the US · lower than 98.5% of North Carolina |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 409 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 | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber.
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