Durham County property record for 720 S Buchanan Blvd, Durham, NC 27701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,565 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,869 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0821-56-0717 |
| Primary APN | 0821-56-0717 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,565 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,252 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 276 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 720 S BUCHANAN BLVD |
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| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27701-3012 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5(2) |
| Legal Description | PROP-MCCULLERS FRED PL:00001A-000038 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
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 assessment roll, as of September 23, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 720 S BUCHANAN BLVD, DURHAM, NC 27701-3012 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0082090704 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 720 S BUCHANAN BLVD, DURHAM, NC 27701-3012 |
| Document Number | 0082090704 |
| Book / Page | 008209 / 000704 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 21089 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 24, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 720 S BUCHANAN BLVD DURHAM NC 277013012, DURHAM, NC 27701-3012 |
Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 23, 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 | $1,869.00 (+81.81%) | $377,097 (+140.21%) Land $228,000 Building $149,097 | $377,097 (+140.21%) Land $228,000 Building $149,097 |
| 2023 | $1,028.00 (+2.39%) | $156,987 Land $71,437 Building $85,550 | $156,987 Land $71,437 Building $85,550 |
| 2022 | $1,004.00 |
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 · 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 | 1 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.
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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 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 USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber.
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