Durham County property record for 117 Nelson St, Durham, NC 27707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,145 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $340,000 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,510 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0820-79-7535 |
| Primary APN | 0820-79-7535 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,145 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,145 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,145 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,145 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 116 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 211 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 117 NELSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27707-3107 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5 |
| Legal Description | WEST COLLEGE HGHTS/BLK:A/ LT#07 PL:000015-000098 |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST COLLEGE HGHTS |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| 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.
Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 23, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 117 NELSON ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3107 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 13, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 13, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 28, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025126738 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10269 / 254 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 11, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0062990076 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 23, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,510.00 (+32.8%) | $253,293 (+75.49%) Land $104,125 Building $149,168 | $253,293 (+75.49%) Land $104,125 Building $149,168 |
| 2023 | $1,890.00 (+2.33%) | $144,333 Land $29,650 Building $114,683 | $144,333 Land $29,650 Building $114,683 |
| 2022 | $1,847.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
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 |
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 USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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