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Durham County NC Property Taxes

Raleigh Relocation Information - How Much Does it Cost to Live in Durham County NC?

 

View updated North Carolina county property tax information

View the 2011 Durham County, NC Property Tax Guide here

 

When thinking about buying a new home in Durham County, you'll want to understand how much Durham County property taxes are, and how they are paid.

Durham, known as the "City of Medicine," is home to the Durham Bulls and Duke University. Durham also serves as one of the corners of the Research Triangle Park, along with Chapel Hill and Raleigh.

 Find Out What District Your New Durham Home is Located In

Ask your real estate agent what district number the property resides in.  You could have a Raleigh, Durham, Eno, Mangum, or Chapel Hill street address within Durham County. Click on the link below to enter the address and find out the tax district:  Durham County Address Check for Property Tax Rate.

This chart shows the 2010/2011 Durham County property tax rates.  If you are relocating to a home inside a town, the tax rate will be slightly higher.  If your new home will be outside of town boundaries, the tax rate can be extremely low.

Check the Tax Rate Tables for the Property Tax Rate for Your District or Town in Durham County NC

The county rate gets combined with either the fire district rate or the town rate, depending on where the home for sale is located.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OK - But What Will I Actually Pay in Durham County Property Taxes?

What do all those little numbers mean?  It's actually not as hard as it looks.

1. Take the assessed value of the property.
2. Divide by 100.
3. Multiply by the tax rate.

This will give you the yearly tax amount, per 2010/2011 rates.

And just to give you an idea, here's a table of sample yearly tax payments for different sample assessed home values.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can also visit the Durham County Property Tax page to get the most up-to-date tax tables or tax information for the City of Durham. 

As you can see, a City of Durham location will be the most expensive property tax location to live in Durham County, following closely by the City of Chapel Hill.

How Do I Find Out the Assessed Value of My Durham County Home?

If there's a particular home that you're considering, you can go directly to the Durham County Tax Administration Records site, type in the address, and see the assessed value of the property.  

What if the Assessed Value is Different From the Sales Price?

If there is a discrepancy between the assessed value and the asking price of the home or lot, don't be afraid to ask your real estate agent to pull comps for you.  Assessed values are not always aligned well with market values, as assessments are often made several years apart.  All North Carolina counties are required to conduct a revaluation at least once every eight years. Durham County was reassessed on January 1, 2008, and the new assessed values went into affect in Summer 2008.

 

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Alamance County Property Tax Rates 2011

Cumberland County NC Property Tax Rates 2011

Chatham County NC Property Tax Rates 2011

Durham County NC Property Tax Rates 2011

Franklin County NC Property Tax Rates 2011

Granville County NC Property Tax Rates 2011

Johnston County NC Property Tax Rates 2011

Harnett County NC Property Tax Rates 2011

Orange County NC Property Tax Rates 2011

Wake County NC Property Tax Rates 2011

 

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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Best Places to Live Nearby

Chapel Hill, North Carolina   

 

 

The cities and towns surrounding the Research Triangle Park are home to some of the nation's finest universities and colleges.  If you're considering relocating to the Raleigh area, choosing the best place to live near the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill might be high on your list. 

 

Quick Facts about The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Carolina)

• Carolina is consistently ranked as a "national best value" among top public universities
• Carolina is the oldest public university in the United States, founded in 1793
• Carolina students come from every county in NC, as well as every state in the U.S.
• Carolina offers 77 bachelor's degrees, 107 master's degrees, 69 doctorate degrees, and 6 professional degree programs
• Carolina offers 14 schools of study in addition to the College of Arts and Sciences, including the School of Dentistry, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Social Work, Education, and Government, among others
• Carolina's men's basketball has won 5 NCAA championships and women's soccer has won more than 20 NCAA championships

• Franklin Street is the center of social activities for UNC students and Chapel Hill residents, as the home numerous shops, restaurants, museums, clubs, bars, music venues, and more

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best Places to Live near the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC)

Click on the map to get more information and directions for each of these great destinations surrounding UNC.  There are many great options to near UNC!

• Chapel Hill NC offers many great options - Chapel Hill has long been a relocation destination!
• New Homes in Cary NC are only about 24 miles from UNC
• New Homes in Garner NC are only about 34 miles from UNC
• New Homes in Apex NC are only about 27 miles from UNC
• New Homes in Holly Springs NC are only about 35 miles from UNC
• New Homes in Rolesville are only about 38 miles from UNC
• New Homes in Knightdale NC are only about 39 miles from UNC
• New Homes in Wake Forest NC are only about 38 miles from UNC
• New Homes in Durham NC are only about 11 miles from UNC
• New Homes in Raleigh NC are only about 30 miles from UNC
• New Homes in Pittsboro NC are only about 18 miles from UNC
• New Homes in Hillsborough NC are only about 16 miles from UNC

 

The Chapel Hill area offers many great places to live, including Apex, Cary, Garner, Hillsborough, Holly Springs, Knightdale, Pittsboro, and Wake Forest.

 

You may also be interested in the Best Places to Live surrounding other prominent North Carolina universities:

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Best Places to Live Near Duke University  

 

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Jobs in Wake County

City Government Jobs in the Raleigh Area

 

With the variety of businesses, local activities, sports teams, colleges and universities, and topography, it is not wonder that cities within the Raleigh area have consistently been voted some of the best places to live in America.          

 

Cary, Apex, Garner, Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs, Knightdale, Morrisville, Raleigh, Rolesville, Wake Forest, and Wendell are just a few Wake County cities and towns that offer city governments.

Check out these links for current city government jobs in Wake County:

Town of Apex Job Opportunities
Town of Cary Job Opportunities
Town of Fuquay-Varina Job Opportunities
Town of Garner Job Opportunities
Town of Holly Springs Job Opportunities
Town of Knightdale Job Opportunities
Town of Morrisville Job Opportunities
City of Raleigh Job Opportunities
Town of Rolesville Job Opportunities
Town of Wake Forest Job Opportunities
Town of Zebulon Job Opportunities
Research Triangle Park Job Opportunities

 

City government job openings can include positions like: Limited Service EMT-Paramedic, Police Telecommunications Supervisor, After School Counselor, Auditorium Supervisor, Emergency Communications Officer, Traffic Control Officer, Space Camp Staff, and many others. 

 

To top it all off, residents in Wake County can enjoy day or weekend-long trips to lakes, forests, beaches or mountains, which are all within driving distance.

 

 

 

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Fly Fishing Show Raleigh NC

365 Things to Do in Raleigh

The Fly Fishing Show,  owned by Chuck Furimsky, has moved from Charlotte to Raleigh this year. The show has plenty to offer for fishing fans of all skill levels, and there will be name-drawing door prizes worth $1000's in trips and equipment.

 The show will be at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds on January 29th and 30th, 2011.

 Phone Number: 814-443-3638

 Location: Scott and Martin Buildings, Raleigh, NC

 Hours: Saturday 9 am - 6 pm, Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

 Admission:

• One day pass: $15
• Two day pass: $25
• Military: $10
• Under age 12: $2

The show will feature expert lectures, casting dermos, featured fly tier, product testing, shops, manufacturer reps, classes, seminars, destination theatres with over 20 talks a day, art, book and DVD area, and much more.

 

 

 

View the website for the Raleigh Fly Fishing Show.

 

 

 

 

 

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365 Things to Do in Raleigh - Irish Pub in Raleigh

Trali Irish Pub - Authentic Irish Cuisine

 

 

Trali Irish Pub is located in the Brier Creek Shopping Center at the corner of Brier Creek Parkway and Lumley Road, off of Highway 70/Glenwood Ave and 540.

Trali is roughly five minutes from the Research Triangle Park and the RDU airport.

Address: 10370 Moncreiffe Road # 109, Raleigh, NC 27560

Phone: (919) 544-4141

Hours: 7 days a week, 11am - 2pm

 

Trali (more accurately spelled Tra'Li) is modeled after traditional Dublin pubs and taverns, with dim lighting, draft Guinness from St. Jame's Gate in Dublin, and pub fare of Shepherds Pie, Beer Battered Fish and Chips, and Bangers and Mash.

 

 

  

 

Trali offers three themed rooms: the Victorian Bar with classic 19th centruy features, the Library dining area complete with a fireplace and book shelves, and the Cottage Bar with Irish countryside sceanery.

Pictured here is the Victorian Bar, featuring Triple Distilled, Fine Whiskey, and Barrel Aged liquors.   

 

Watch your favorite sports matches while you eat on one of Trali's 42'' TVs.

 

 

  

The Daily Carvery is a popular menu choice.

You can pick any combination of meat and side dishes offered that day, available immediately.

Try some of each dish, or stock up on your 2 or 3 favorite items.

 The lunchtime Carvery is only $9.95.

 

 

 

The current daily cavery menu is:

Monday: Orlando's Meat Loaf

Tuesday: Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding

Wednesday: Clove Studded Honey Roasted North Carolina Ham

Thursday: Corned Beef and Cabbage

Friday: Sliced Steak Tips with Bouron Peppercorn Sauce

 

 

   

 

 

 Small touches like the wooden menus add to the authentic, classic feel of the restaurant.

 

 

 

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365 Things to Do in Raleigh - American Cuisine in Raleigh

City Beverage offers American cuisine with a unique atmosphere

 

 

City Beverage of Durham is located near the intersection of Highways 54 and 751, less than two miles from I-40.   

Address: 4810 Hope Valley Road Durham, NC 27707

Phone: (919) 401- 6500

 

 

 

 

It can be difficult to get into and out of the City Bev parking lot. Turn onto Garrett Road at the stoplight with the CVS, and drive straight through (behind the CVS) into the City Bev parking area.   

 

  

City Beverage offers a unique dining and drinking experience, with seasonal lunch and diner menus, complemented by mid-century American décor.

 

Nostalgic for gold booths, spindle wall clocks, tiki statues, and old-fashioned advertisements? This is the place you can find it all.  

 

 A pool table is located at the front of the restaurant.

 

 

 

  

City Bev carries 32 premium import and micro-brewed draft beers. They also offer an extensive wine and coctail menu.

The Lava Lounge is a full bar area, and can be reserved for private parties.

The Lava Lounge is open Tuesday - Thursday 4pm - 10pm and Friday - Saturday 4pm - 2am. 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Take out is available for lunch and dinner.

 

 City Bev is a great place to host company "First Fridays", or to gather with friends throughout the week.

 

 

 

 

 

Some of the most popular places to live in the Durham area include Angier, Apex, Bear Creek, Cary, Chatham County, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Holly Springs, Knightdale, Lillington, Morrisville, Pittsboro, Raleigh, Rolesville, Sanford, Siler City, Silk Hope, Wake Forest, and Wendell.

 

 

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Raleigh Restaurants

Babymoon Cafe | 365 Things to Do in Raleigh

 

 

 

Babymoon Cafe is a popular authentic Italian restaurant located in Morrisville, minutes from the RDU Airport.

Indoor and outdoor seating is available, but tables fill up fast during lunch time, so come early!

 

Catering services are available for lunch and dinner, including on holidays.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Babymoon offers a wide variety of pizzas, pastas, calzones, seafoods, steaks, sandwiches, and more.

 

There are also several vegetarian options, such as the Pesto Portobello sandwich with grilled ortobello topped with roasted peppers, mozzarella, and pesto, served with pasta salad.

  

  

 

 

Bar service is available for beer, wine, and liquor. You will find all your favorits, including Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon, J. Lohr Baymist Riesling, and Zenato Valpolicella.

Address: 100 Jerusalem Drive, Ste 106 Morrisville, NC 27560

Phone: (919) 465-9006

Hours: Monday through Friday: 11am-10pm; Saturday 4pm-10pm 

 

 

 

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2010 Franklin County Property Tax Guide

How Much are Property Taxes in Franklin County NC?

 

Whether you're considering relocating from one side of the Triangle to the other, or coming to Raleigh from Texas, California, New York, or elsewhere, you've probably wondered what the yearly property taxes might be for your new home.

Updated Franklin County, NC property tax rate information - click here

 

How Much are 2010 Property Taxes in Franklin County?

Here are the 2010 rates, by town and fire district within Franklin County.  To get the total property tax rate for a town, simply add the county tax to the town and/or fire district tax.  For example, Louisburg has a town rate of .535, and the Franklin County rate is .8725.  Add the two together - the total tax rate for Louisburg, NC is 1.4075.

To get up-to-date Franklin County tax information, visit the Franklin County Tax Records site.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How Do I Figure Out What These Wake County Property Tax Numbers Mean?

It's not as confusing as it looks.  The tax rates are based on the assessed value of the home, not the asking price. 

• Divide the assessed value by 100.

• Multiply the result by the combined rate on the right side of the table.

• The result will be your yearly property tax bill, as of 2010. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This table gives sample property tax bills for all the towns in Franklin County: Wake Forest, Bunn, Franklinton, Louisburg, and Youngsville.

 

 

Special Tax Rates in Franklin County

Properties not located within town limits may be subject to a fire district tax rate in addition to county taxes.

 

 

Where Should I Live to Get the Lowest Property Tax Rate?

Your tax bill can be lower if your home or property is not actually within a municipality, or town.  If this is the case, you'll pay just the County rate, plus most likely a fire district tax. 

 

 

What County Will My New Home Be In?

When looking at properties, don't take the city address for granted - you could be in a different county, with different tax rates, depending on where exactly the property is located. For example, a Wake Forest home may lie in either Wake or Franklin County.

 

 

Check the Address of Your New Home

If there's a particular home that you're considering, you can go directly to the Franklin County Tax Records site, type in the address, and see the assessed value of the property.   The reassessments have just been completed, though, and Franklin County is not noted for 100% accuracy in assessing the values of property, so what you see may be either higher or lower than the asking value of the property.   If there is a discrepancy, don't be afraid to ask your real estate agent to pull comps for you!

 

 

Want to Compare Counties?

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Top 10 Most Viewed New Home Articles of 2010

New Home Design Tips, Trends, and Photos that Caught Your Attention

Well, here they are!  These are the Top 10 MOST INTERESTING articles of 2010 - with design trends and tips that popped up in new custom homes throughout Raleigh NC and across the nation. 

Find out how to make your new home someplace you'll want to live the rest of your life, with these ideas:

1.  Tub Surrounds - Secondary Baths that WOW Your Guests with Tile

See tile trends that make your bath stand out, along with photos of some of our favorite custom designs.

2.  Built In Bookcases - Design a Bookcase that Feels Like Home

Built in storage is one of today's biggest trends, as homeowners look for more organization in less space.

3.  Behind the Cooktop - Kitchen Tile Backsplashes that Sizzle

The area behind the cooktop can be a big focal point in your new kitchen.  Here are five of the hottest design trends for this special area.

4. Green Features that Homebuyers Actually Want - Top Choices for Green in New Homes

The word "green" was probably more prevalent in 2010 than ever before.  But here's what homebuyers are really asking for.

5. Accessible Homes: Choose the Features that Really Matter

Knowing what to ask for when building a new home for current or future needs can make all the difference.  Here's what to keep in mind, room by room.

6. Build On Your Lot - How to Get Started in Four Easy Steps

In today's new home market, custom homes are more accessible than ever before.  Sometimes all you need to get started is an "easy" button.  Here's the first steps to take.

7.  This Isn't Grandmother's Bathroom, or How to Build a Beautiful, Easy to Use Shower using Accessible Design

Just because you need a bathroom that's a little easier to use, doesn't mean you need to settle for institutional or ugly.  Here's how.

8.  Closets That Care: Designing Closet Space That Really Works

No matter how large or small, a little planning can take your closet places you've never imagined.  Here are some of the year's top storage solutions and design ideas.

9.  Trey Ceiling Trends: The Five Most Popular Custom Home Trey Ceiling Treatments

Your new Raleigh home could have one of these fabulous trey ceiling treatments.  Which is your favorite?

10.  How to Save Money in Your New Home:  Focus on the Family Room

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Whether you're looking for a new home in Raleigh, or considering some weekend projects, these top articles can get you started with some easy inspiration!

Enjoy 2011 - it's yours to make the most of. 

 

Want to know where these popular home options are available? Stanton Homes builds throughout the Triangle area, in cities and counties such as Raleigh,  Garner, Hillsborough, Wake Forest, Knightdale, Rolesville, Fuquay-Varina, Apex, Holly Springs, Wendell, Morrisville, Cary, Chapel Hill, Pittsboro, Siler City, Silk Hope, Bear Creek, Angier, and Harnett County.