Durham County property record for 820 S Plum St, Durham, NC 27701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 850 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $17,000 (Dec 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $2,193 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0830-39-4547 |
| Primary APN | 0830-39-4547 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 850 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 850 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 820 S PLUM ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27701-4618 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5 |
| Legal Description | COLLEGE VIEW/BLK:F/LT#10 PL:000035-000060 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLLEGE VIEW |
| Legal Block | F |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 1400 |
820 S Plum St is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2011.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2404 N ROXBORO ST, DURHAM, NC 27704-4346 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 5, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 5, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 5, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201137085 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6857 / 330 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 2, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0065970666 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 820 S Plum St was $2,193, 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 | $2,193.00 (+2.52%) | $215,810 (-) Land $105,300 Building $110,510 | $215,810 (-) Land $105,300 Building $110,510 |
| 2025 | $2,139.00 | $215,810 Land $105,300 Building $110,510 | $215,810 Land $105,300 Building $110,510 |
| 2023 | $974.00 (+2.42%) | $74,379 Land $14,562 Building $59,817 | $74,379 Land $14,562 Building $59,817 |
| 2022 | $951.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 820 S Plum St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 820 S Plum St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 173 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 | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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