Durham County property record for 1012 Wells St, Durham, NC 27707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,380 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $278,500 (May 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $4,898 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Line of Credit Mar 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0821-53-0724 |
| Primary APN | 0821-53-0724 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,380 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 750 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 186 ft deep x 48 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1012 WELLS ST |
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| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27707-1622 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-10 |
| Legal Description | PROP-BROOCKS T A/LT#01 GR PT MOREHEAD HILL/HD PL:000027-000158 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE PROPERTY OF T A BROOCKS |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| 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.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1012 WELLS ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1622 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Mar 23, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit REGIONS BANK |
| Mar 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
| Sep 10, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SUNTRUST BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 12, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 12, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201113885 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6720 / 728 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 1012 WELLS ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1622 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 4, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1012 WELLS ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1622 |
| Document Number | 0096480396 |
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| Date | Mar 23, 2022 |
| Book Page | 9648/396 |
| Instrument | 2022012106 |
| Name | REGIONS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | BIRMINGHAM, AL 35244 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 355 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 1012 WELLS ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1622 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0092710567 |
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| Date | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Book Page | 9271/567 |
| Instrument | 2021014144 |
| Name | PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHANTILLY, VA 20151 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 1012 WELLS ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1622 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0085040730 |
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| Date | Sep 10, 2018 |
| Book Page | 8504/730 |
| Instrument | 2018031753 |
| Name | SUNTRUST BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | DURHAM, NC 27701 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 31, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $4,898.00 (+2.53%) | $481,991 (-) Land $240,000 Building $241,991 | $481,991 (-) Land $240,000 Building $241,991 |
| 2025 | $4,777.00 (+22.42%) | $481,991 (+61.8%) Land $240,000 Building $241,991 | $481,991 (+61.8%) Land $240,000 Building $241,991 |
| 2023 | $3,902.00 (+2.36%) | $297,902 Land $66,220 Building $231,682 | $297,902 Land $66,220 Building $231,682 |
| 2022 | $3,812.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 |
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| 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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