Durham County property record for 715 Shepherd St, Durham, NC 27701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,668 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $176,000 (Jan 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $4,295 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0821-56-8900 |
| Primary APN | 0821-56-8900 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,668 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,612 sqft |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 210 sqft |
| Patio Area | 392 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 082111568901 |
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| Street Address | 715 SHEPHERD ST |
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27701-3134 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5(2) |
| Legal Description | PROCTOR PLC/LT#71 MOREHEAD HILL/HD PL:00005A-000026 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROCTOR PLC |
| Legal Block | 56 |
| Legal Lot Number | 71 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Morehead Hill Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 2004 · 119 contributing resources · NRIS 04000567 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 715 SHEPHERD ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-3134 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 22, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 22, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 30, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0006126527 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6126 / 527 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 15, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0061260527 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 715 SHEPHERD ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-3134 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0081220406 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 9, 2017 |
| Book Page | 8122/406 |
| Instrument | 2017004458 |
| Name | SUNTRUST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2047 |
Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,295.00 (+142.66%) | $433,316 (+220.55%) Land $246,000 Building $187,316 | $433,316 (+220.55%) Land $246,000 Building $187,316 |
| 2023 | $1,770.00 (+2.31%) | $135,181 Land $77,000 Building $58,181 | $135,181 Land $77,000 Building $58,181 |
| 2022 | $1,730.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no wildfire likelihood modeled here |
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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 382 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber.
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