Durham County property record for 918 Burch Ave, Durham, NC 27701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,630 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,191 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0821-38-9259 |
| Primary APN | 0821-38-9259 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,630 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,574 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 322 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 918 BURCH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27701-2816 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5(2) |
| Legal Description | PROP-GATTIS JAMES R/LT#08 E 1/2 PL:DB0008-000007 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
918 Burch Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2020.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 918 BURCH AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-2816 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 2, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0089080483 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 918 BURCH AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-2816 |
| Document Number | 0089080483 |
| Book / Page | 008908 / 000483 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 11601 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 918 BURCH AVE DURHAM NC 277012816, DURHAM, NC 27701-2816 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 918 Burch Ave was $4,191, down 0.3% 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 | $4,191.00 (-0.29%) | $412,429 (-2.75%) Land $307,500 Building $104,929 | $412,429 (-2.75%) Land $307,500 Building $104,929 |
| 2025 | $4,203.00 | $424,088 Land $307,500 Building $116,588 | $424,088 Land $307,500 Building $116,588 |
| 2023 | $2,187.00 (+2.34%) | $166,989 Land $76,812 Building $90,177 | $166,989 Land $76,812 Building $90,177 |
| 2022 | $2,137.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 918 Burch Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 risk around 918 Burch Ave 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 95% of the US · lower than 97.4% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 91 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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