Public ArcGIS MapServer endpoint for Durham County parcel data. URL, supported fields, and a working sample query — copy it, or open it directly in the UrbanKit parcel lookup tool.
https://webgis.durhamnc.gov/server/rest/services/PublicServices/Property/MapServer/4/query?where=UPPER(PROPERTY_OWNER)+LIKE+UPPER('%SMITH%')&outFields=PIN,PROPERTY_OWNER,LOCATION_ADDR,PHYADDR_CITY,OWNER_MAIL_1&returnGeometry=false&f=json&resultRecordCount=10Open this URL in a browser tab to see the raw ArcGIS JSON response.
| Field name | Label | Searchable |
|---|---|---|
| PIN | Parcel Identification Number | YES |
| REID | Real Estate ID | YES |
| PROPERTY_OWNER | Property Owner Name | YES |
| LOCATION_ADDR | Site Address | YES |
| PHYADDR_CITY | Site City | NO |
| OWNER_MAIL_1 | Owner Mailing Address 1 | NO |
| OWNER_MAIL_CITY | Owner Mailing City | NO |
| OWNER_MAIL_STATE | Owner Mailing State | NO |
| TOTAL_PROP_VALUE | Total Property Value | NO |
| DEED_DATE | Deed Date | NO |
Durham County (Durham, pop. 330,000) parcel layer from City/County joint GIS. 75+ fields confirmed including PIN, REID, PROPERTY_OWNER, LOCATION_ADDR, PHYADDR_CITY/STATE/ZIP, OWNER_MAIL_1/2/3/CITY/STATE/ZIP/PLUS_4, TOTAL_LAND_VALUE_ASSESSED, TOTAL_BLDG_VALUE_ASSESSED, TOTAL_PROP_VALUE, DEED_DATE, DEED_BOOK, DEED_PAGE, ACREAGE, ZONING, LAND_CLASS, TOWNSHIP, PKG_SALE_DATE, PKG_SALE_PRICE. PROPERTY_OWNER field uses semicolon-delimited co-owner format (e.g., 'SMITH, CAROLYN D;SMITH, FRANK Q'). Verified 2026-05-15: returns Durham addresses.
City-County GIS (Durham City + Durham County joint) — https://live-durhamnc.opendata.arcgis.com/
/query?where=…&outFields=*&f=jsonto the URL. The sample query above is a working example you can paste into a browser tab to see the raw JSON response.Counties publish parcel data through their own ArcGIS Server installations, each with its own schema. One county uses APN, another uses PIN, a third uses PARCEL_ID. Some expose owner names; others keep them on a separate assessor's portal. The searchable fields list above reflects what this county actually publishes — not what you might expect from a national standard (there isn't one).
For background, see What is an APN?
Many county servers allow public reads but block browser cross-origin requests. The UrbanKit parcel lookup tool fetches directly from your browser; if it works there, the layer is technically public. For your own integration, you may need a same-origin proxy or server-side fetch.
Possibly — counties move services without warning. We re-verify entries weekly and flag stale ones. If you're seeing a fresh 404, please let us know and we'll update the listing.
Most are. Public ArcGIS layers don't typically rate-limit individual reads, but heavy programmatic use can trigger throttling at the host level. Be respectful — query what you need.