Durham County, NC

Durham County, NC assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Durham County, North Carolina. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Durham County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Durham County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesDurham County Real Property Record Searchtaxcama.dconc.gov/camapwa/
  • Official portal for real property assessment data and property characteristics.
Deeds and recorded documentsDurham County Register of Deeds Self-Servicerodweb.dconc.gov/web/user/disclaimer
  • Requires user registration for full access. Some historical records and specific book types may not be available online.
Property taxesDurham County Tax Administrationdconc.gov/Tax-Administration
  • Provides access to tax bill search, payment options, and general tax administration information.
GIS and parcel mapsDurham County Land Record/GISdconc.gov/Tax-Administration/Real-Property/Real-Property-Database/Land-Record-GIS
  • Official county land records and GIS parcel mapping resource.
Permits and building recordsCity of Durham/Durham County Application Searchldo4.durhamnc.gov/DurhamWeb/Search/ApplicationSearch
  • Shared portal for City and County building permits and development applications.
Zoning and land useDurham Maps Interactive Toolmaps.durhamnc.gov
  • Official interactive mapping tool for zoning, land use, and property information.
County data

Durham County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$397,708

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$402,453

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$3,797

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate0.98%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Durham County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Durham$392,907$398,8170.99%$3,774
Chapel Hill$563,078$534,7840.97%$5,262
Morrisville$427,111$447,7281.02%$4,412
Bahama$504,997$490,0270.68%$3,447
Rougemont$442,878$417,3000.65%$2,752
Raleigh$362,092$389,2180.95%$3,499
Hillsborough$601,896$571,1470.68%$3,906
FAQ

Durham County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

Where can I verify assessed value in Durham County?

Use the official Durham County Real Property Record Search for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

Where can I look up Durham County property tax bills or payments?

Use the official Durham County Tax Administration for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Durham County?

Use the official Durham County Register of Deeds Self-Service for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Durham County?

Use the official Durham County Land Record/GIS for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Can I build a list of Durham County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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