Durham County property record for 1013 Wells St, Durham, NC 27707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,271 sqft · built 1871 |
| Lot Size | 0.58 acres (25,265 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,808 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0821-43-9561 |
| Primary APN | 0821-43-9561 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,271 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,423 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1871 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1871 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 25,265 sqft (0.58 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 116 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 317 sqft |
| Patio Area | 482 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1013 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-KING JOHN B & PATRIC IA L/LT#01 MOREHEAD HILL PL:000000-000000 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| 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.
1013 Wells St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1013 WELLS ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1621 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1013 Wells St was $6,808, down 4.9% 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 | $6,808.00 (-4.93%) | $669,914 (-7.27%) Land $316,000 Building $353,914 | $669,914 (-7.27%) Land $316,000 Building $353,914 |
| 2025 | $7,161.00 | $722,457 Land $316,000 Building $406,457 | $722,457 Land $316,000 Building $406,457 |
| 2023 | $6,167.00 (+40.35%) | $467,722 Land $86,625 Building $381,097 | $467,722 Land $86,625 Building $381,097 |
| 2022 | $4,394.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1013 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 1013 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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