908 Rome Ave, Durham, NC 27701 Property Records

Durham County property record for 908 Rome Ave, Durham, NC 27701

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 976 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.11 acres (4,792 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$70,000 (Feb 2019)
Tax Bill	$3,148 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2019 Sale & Line of Credit Feb 2018 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`0821-49-8044`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0821-49-8044`
Alternative APNs	`0821-49-80-4401` `082106498043` `103236`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	976 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	874 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1920
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	4,792 sqft (0.11 acres)
Lot Dimensions	74 ft deep x 64 ft wide
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	180 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Municipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address	908 ROME AVE
City	DURHAM
State	NC
Zip	27701-2845
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RU-5(2)
Legal Description	PROP-ALLEN EVA G MRS/LT#0 6 PT PL:00003A-000082
Legal Subdivision	PROP-ALLEN EVA G MRS
Legal Lot Number	6
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Township / Civil Division	DURHAM
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2013
Census Tract	500

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Burch Avenue Historic District listed 2010 · 156 contributing resources · NRIS 10000631

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	1002 LAMOND AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-2021
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 20, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit CRESCOM BANK
Feb 13, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 20, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Feb 20, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Feb 13, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20194986
Deed Book / Page	8597 / 326
Prior Transfer Date	Feb 12, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc	0083630769
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Recording Date	Feb 20, 2019
Property Address	908 ROME AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-2845
Document Number	0085970326
Book / Page	8597 / 326
Map Reference	MB 3 PG 82
Instrument Date	Feb 19, 2019
Instrument	2019004986
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 22, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$140.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1002 LAMOND AVE, 1002, DURHAM, NC 27701-2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1002 LAMOND AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-2021

Mortgage

Document Number	2019004987
Date	Feb 20, 2019
Instrument	2019004987

Lender

Name	CRESCOM BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

February 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Recording Date	Feb 13, 2018
Property Address	908 ROME AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-2845
Document Number	0083630769
Book / Page	008363 / 000769
Instrument Date	Feb 12, 2018
Instrument	4703
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 21, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$120.00

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1002 LAMOND AVE DURHAM NC 277012021, DURHAM, NC 27701-2021

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 17, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	North Carolina
County	Durham County
Municipality	Durham City
Unified School District	Durham Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$3,148.00 (-16.23%)	$309,768 (-18.3%) Land $208,125 Building $101,643	$309,768 (-18.3%) Land $208,125 Building $101,643
2025	$3,758.00 (+125.16%)	$379,143 (+197.5%) Land $277,500 Building $101,643	$379,143 (+197.5%) Land $277,500 Building $101,643
2023	$1,669.00 (+2.33%)	$127,441 Land $69,250 Building $58,191	$127,441 Land $69,250 Building $58,191
2022	$1,631.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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	2 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 99% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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