Durham County property record for 1023 Cornell St, Durham, NC 27707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,492 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $482,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,257 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2017 Sale & Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0821-45-0471 |
| Primary APN | 0821-45-0471 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,492 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,409 sqft |
| Basement Area | 500 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 148 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 182 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1023 CORNELL ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27707-1215 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5(2) |
| Legal Description | PROP-SMITH H L PL:000004-000058 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROP-SMITH H L |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
1023 Cornell St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2021.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1023 CORNELL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1215 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NAVY FCU |
| Sep 29, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Construction Mortgage CHOICE RENTALS LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 29, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202144415 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9447 / 712 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1023 CORNELL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1215 |
| Document Number | 0094470712 |
| Book / Page | 9447 / 712 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 58 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021044415 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $964.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1414 RALEIGH RD STE 435, 1414, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517-8834 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1023 CORNELL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1215 |
| Document Number | 2021044416 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021044416 |
| Name | NAVY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1023 CORNELL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1215 |
| Document Number | 0082790373 |
| Book / Page | 008279 / 000373 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 34429 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $164.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 4310 WATERFORD VALLEY DR #1421 DURHAM NC 277138320, 1421, DURHAM, NC 27713-8320 |
| Document Number | 82790540 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Book Page | 008279/000540 |
| Instrument | 34458 |
| Name | CHOICE RENTALS LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 213, MORRISVILLE, NC 27560-0213 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Sep 28, 2018 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1023 Cornell St was $5,257, 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 | $5,257.00 (+2.54%) | $517,278 (-) Land $169,500 Building $347,778 | $517,278 (-) Land $169,500 Building $347,778 |
| 2025 | $5,127.00 | $517,278 Land $169,500 Building $347,778 | $517,278 Land $169,500 Building $347,778 |
| 2023 | $5,011.00 (+2.33%) | $382,623 Land $61,875 Building $320,748 | $382,623 Land $61,875 Building $320,748 |
| 2022 | $4,897.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1023 Cornell St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 21, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1023 Cornell 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 97% of the US · lower than 98.5% 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 405 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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