Durham County property record for 803 Ellis Rd, Durham, NC 27703
| Property Type | Industrial Vacant Land |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,940 sqft · built 1944 |
| Lot Size | 0.69 acres (30,056 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $89,500 (Dec 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,191 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0830-87-9067 |
| Primary APN | 0830-87-9067 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 30,056 sqft (0.69 acres) |
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| Sewer | Municipal |
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| Street Address | 803 ELLIS RD |
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| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27703-6018 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > Vacant Land |
| Local Zoning Code | IL |
| Legal Description | PROP-803 ELLIS RD PL:000196-000142 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROPERTY OF JERRY S SHESSON |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | TRIANGLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 2035 |
803 Ellis Rd, industrial vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2019.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
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| Mailing Address | 218 MIDENHALL WAY, CARY, NC 27513-5558 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Dec 23, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 1, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201947710 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8833 / 684 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 803 ELLIS RD, DURHAM, NC 27703-6018 |
| Document Number | 0088330684 |
| Book / Page | 008833 / 000684 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 47710 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Tax | $179.00 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 803 ELLIS RD DURHAM NC 277036018, DURHAM, NC 27703-6018 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 803 Ellis Rd was $1,191, up 2.5% from the year before.
Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
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| 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 | $117,220 (-) Land $117,220 | $117,220 (-) Land $117,220 | |
| 2025 | $1,191.00 (+2.5%) | $117,220 Land $117,220 | $117,220 Land $117,220 |
| 2024 | $1,162.00 (+157.65%) | ||
| 2023 | $451.00 (+2.5%) | $34,450 Land $34,450 | $34,450 Land $34,450 |
| 2022 | $440.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 803 Ellis Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.
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 |
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| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| 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 803 Ellis Rd 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 |
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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 31 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 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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