Durham County property record for 905 Shepherd St, Durham, NC 27701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,825 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual on Record |
| Last Sale | $489,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,404 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2019 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0821-56-7180 |
| Primary APN | 0821-56-7180 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,825 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,825 sqft |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 35 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 082111567180 |
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| Street Address | 905 SHEPHERD ST |
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27701-3138 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5(2) |
| Legal Description | PROP-SWAIN I NOBLE & MITC HELL PATRICE M MOREHEAD PL:000000-000000 |
| Legal Subdivision | JAMES W THOMPSON & EARLINE P T |
| Legal Block | 56 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Morehead Hill Historic District listed 1985 · 87 contributing resources · NRIS 85001792 |
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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 January 1, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 905 SHEPHERD ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-3138 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CORPORATE INVESTORS MORTGAGE GROUP INC |
| Oct 16, 2019 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 16, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0009282621 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9282 / 621 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Property Address | 905 SHEPHERD ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-3138 |
| Document Number | 0092820621 |
| Book / Page | 9282 / 621 |
| Map Reference | MB 69 PG 57 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021016044 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $978.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 714 CHALICE ST, 714, DURHAM, NC 27705-1717 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 905 SHEPHERD ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-3138 |
| Document Number | 0092820624 |
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| Date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Book Page | 9282/624 |
| Instrument | 2021016045 |
| Name | CORPORATE INVESTORS MORTGAGE GROUP INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 16, 2019 |
| Property Address | 905 SHEPHERD ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-3138 |
| Document Number | 0087770358 |
| Book / Page | 008777 / 000358 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 38019 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $480.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 714 CHALICE ST DURHAM NC 277051717, DURHAM, NC 27705-1717 |
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 | $5,404.00 (+2.99%) | $545,218 (+36.1%) Land $232,000 Building $313,218 | $545,218 (+36.1%) Land $232,000 Building $313,218 |
| 2023 | $5,247.00 (+2.34%) | $400,598 Land $72,625 Building $327,973 | $400,598 Land $72,625 Building $327,973 |
| 2022 | $5,127.00 |
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 | 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 |
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 |
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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 252 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 | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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