Durham County property record for 116 Nelson St, Durham, NC 27707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,805 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $345,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,996 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale Jun 2023 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0820-79-6403 |
| Primary APN | 0820-79-6403 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,805 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,649 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,494 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,494 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 157 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 156 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 116 NELSON ST |
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| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27707-3108 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5 |
| Legal Description | WEST COLLEGE HGHTS/BLK:B/ LT#03 PL:000015-000098 |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST COLLEGE HGHTS |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 1303 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the College Heights Historic District listed 2019 · 198 contributing resources · NRIS 100003295 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
116 Nelson St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2023.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 116 NELSON ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3108 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE, INVESTORS TITLE |
| Jun 30, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE, STERLING TITLE COMPANY |
| Nov 23, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage KIAVI FUNDING INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202366443 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9943 / 554 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 116 NELSON ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3108 |
| Document Number | 0099430551 |
| Book / Page | 9943 / 551 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 98 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023066442 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 10, 2023 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, INVESTORS TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $680.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 914 RED OAK AVE, DURHAM, NC 27707-4857 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3739 NATIONAL DR STE 201, 201, RALEIGH, NC 27612-4844 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 116 NELSON ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3108 |
| Document Number | 0099430554 |
| Book / Page | 9943 / 554 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 98 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023066443 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 10, 2023 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, STERLING TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $690.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3739 NATIONAL DR STE 201, 201, RALEIGH, NC 27612-4844 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5608 PRIMAWERA CT #C # C, C, RALEIGH, NC 27616-1848 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 23, 2022 |
| Property Address | 116 NELSON ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3108 |
| Document Number | 0098240625 |
| Book / Page | 9824 / 625 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 98 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022044737 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Dec 2, 2022 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TTL GUARANTY NON CA |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $500.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 914 RED OAK AVE, DURHAM, NC 27707 |
| Document Number | 2022044738 |
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| Date | Nov 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022044738 |
| Name | KIAVI FUNDING INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 116 Nelson St was $2,996, 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 | $2,996.00 (+2.53%) | $294,861 (-) Land $103,250 Building $191,611 | $294,861 (-) Land $103,250 Building $191,611 |
| 2025 | $2,922.00 | $294,861 Land $103,250 Building $191,611 | $294,861 Land $103,250 Building $191,611 |
| 2023 | $2,272.00 (+55.09%) | $173,498 (-) Land $29,475 Building $144,023 | $173,498 (-) Land $29,475 Building $144,023 |
| 2022 | $1,465.00 | $173,498 Land $29,475 Building $144,023 | $173,498 Land $29,475 Building $144,023 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 116 Nelson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 3 in force |
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 116 Nelson 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 96% of the US · lower than 97.9% 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 382 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 | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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