Location guide · Durham County, NC
Find a property owner in Durham County, North Carolina
Durham County takes in Durham and the surrounding area. In North Carolina, deeds are recorded by the county register of deeds, and property is assessed by the county tax office. Those offices give you the owner of record and mailing address one parcel at a time; for a whole list, an owner-data tool returns owners, phones (DNC flagged) and emails in one pass.
What's on a Durham County property record
- The recorded owner name (person or LLC)
- The mailing address (often different from the property location for absentee owners)
- Assessed value and tax history
- Property characteristics (lot size, year built where applicable, square footage)
- A link to the recorded deed in most counties
Working Durham County records
A recent deed transfer is a timing signal: new owners rarely sell soon, while long-held properties with an out-of-area mailing address are classic listing prospects.
Common questions
How do I find the owner of a property in Durham County?
The Durham County property appraiser or assessor website publishes the recorded owner name and mailing address for every property in the county at no charge. For a list of addresses, an owner-data tool resolves each one directly to the verified owner with phones (DNC flagged) and emails.
Where do I find Durham County property records?
Assessment and owner-of-record data come from the county tax office; recorded deeds, mortgages and liens are with the county register of deeds. Most Durham County offices offer an online search by address or parcel number.
Is it legal to look up property owners in Durham County?
Looking up ownership is legal; North Carolina land records are public. Outreach is what is regulated. Check numbers against the national Do Not Call registry and follow TCPA rules before you call or text.