920 Rome Ave, Durham, NC 27701 Property Records

Durham County property record for 920 Rome Ave, Durham, NC 27701

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 902 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.15 acres (6,534 sqft)
OwnerOwner Name on Record
Last Sale$51,000 (Oct 2013)
Tax Bill$3,763 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2018 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0821-49-5084

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0821-49-5084
Alternative APNs
  • 0821-49-50-8457
  • 082106495085
  • 103232

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area902 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area902 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Architectural StyleConventional
Lot Area6,534 sqft (0.15 acres)
PorchPorch
Porch Area66 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemRadiant

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number082106495085
Street Address920 ROME AVE
CityDURHAM
StateNC
Zip27701-2845
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRU-5(2)
Legal DescriptionPROP-ALLEN EVA G MRS/LT#0 1 PL:00003A-000082
Legal SubdivisionPROP-ALLEN EVA G MRS
Legal Block49
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Township / Civil DivisionDURHAM
Census Block Group2
Census Block2013
Census Tract500

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin 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 13, 2025

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

Owner of RecordOwner Name on Record
Mailing Address1002 LAMOND AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-2021

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 25, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 25, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number0000738629
Deed Book / Page7386 / 29
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

August 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Property Address920 ROME AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-2845
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 22, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0084970513
DateAug 28, 2018
Book Page8497/513
Instrument2018030434
Lender
NamePARAGON BANK
TypeBank
AddressRALEIGH, NC 27612
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueAug 27, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyDurham County
MunicipalityDurham City
Unified School DistrictDurham Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,763.00 (+208.7%)$379,658 (+307.85%) Land $287,500 Building $92,158$379,658 (+307.85%) Land $287,500 Building $92,158
2023$1,219.00 (+2.35%)$93,088 Land $71,937 Building $21,151$93,088 Land $71,937 Building $21,151
2022$1,191.00

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 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 RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 99% of North Carolina
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemCITY OF DURHAM
serves 333,490 people · EPA ID NC0332010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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

ProviderMax 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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