Durham County property record for 1007 Wells St, Durham, NC 27707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,470 sqft · built 1931 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $232,000 (Apr 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $4,682 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage Sep 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0821-53-0560 |
| Primary APN | 0821-53-0560 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,470 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1931 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1931 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 150 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1007 WELLS ST |
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| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27707-1621 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-10 |
| Legal Description | PROP-VICKERS C T/LT#06 E 65FT MOREHEAD HILL/HD PL:000010-000018 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Forest Hills Historic District listed 2005 · 364 contributing resources · NRIS 05001476 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1007 Wells St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2015.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1007 WELLS ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1621 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JFQ LENDING INC |
| Sep 30, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SUNTRUST BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6205 / 421 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 20, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0078310922 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 1007 WELLS ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1621 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0092060486 |
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| Date | Jan 22, 2021 |
| Book Page | 9206/486 |
| Instrument | 2021003398 |
| Name | JFQ LENDING INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85256 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 1007 WELLS ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1621 |
| Document Number | 0087870283 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 8, 2019 |
| Title Company | TITLE 365 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1007 WELLS ST DURHAM NC 277071621, DURHAM, NC 27707-1621 |
| Document Number | 0087870283 |
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| Date | Oct 29, 2019 |
| Book Page | 008787/000283 |
| Instrument | 39775 |
| Name | SUNTRUST BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | DURHAM, NC 27701 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 28, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 1007 Wells St was $4,682, up 2.5% from the year before.
Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Durham County |
| Municipality | Durham City |
| Unified School District | Durham Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,682.00 (+2.52%) | $460,767 (-) Land $258,000 Building $202,767 | $460,767 (-) Land $258,000 Building $202,767 |
| 2025 | $4,567.00 | $460,767 Land $258,000 Building $202,767 | $460,767 Land $258,000 Building $202,767 |
| 2023 | $4,126.00 (+2.33%) | $315,033 Land $71,060 Building $243,973 | $315,033 Land $71,060 Building $243,973 |
| 2022 | $4,032.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1007 Wells St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1998.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1998–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2018 · Hurricane Florence |
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 risk around 1007 Wells St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 96% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF DURHAM serves 333,490 people · EPA ID NC0332010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 286 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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