Durham County property record for 12 Laboratory Dr, Durham, NC 27709
| Property Type | R&D Facility, Laboratory |
|---|---|
| Details | 254,043 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 50.4 acres (2,196,295 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $10,848 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0748-30-6687 |
| Primary APN | 0748-30-6687 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 254,043 sqft Heated Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Fire Resistance | Fireproof Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,196,295 sqft (50.4 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 12 LABORATORY DR |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27709-0163 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > R&D Facility, Laboratory |
| Local Zoning Code | SRP |
| Legal Description | PROP-UNDERWRITERS LAB INC DBA/UNDERWRITERS LAB PL:000141-000090 |
| Legal Subdivision | RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | TRIANGLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 980100 |
Source: Durham County records, as of September 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 333 PFINGSTEN RD, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062-2002 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Durham County |
| Unified School District | Durham Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $44,114,474 (+54.76%) Land $17,636,486 Building $26,477,988 | $44,114,474 (+54.76%) Land $17,636,486 Building $26,477,988 | |
| 2025 | $10,848.00 (+5%) | ||
| 2023 | $7,232.00 | $28,504,824 Land $5,542,300 Building $22,962,524 | $28,504,824 Land $5,542,300 Building $22,962,524 |
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
| 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.
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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
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