Durham County property record for 120 Nelson St, Durham, NC 27707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,022 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,033 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0820-79-6385 |
| Primary APN | 0820-79-6385 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,022 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,488 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 149 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 114 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 120 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#05 PL:000015-000098 |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST COLLEGE HGHTS |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| 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.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8411 EDGERTON BLVD, JAMAICA, NY 11432-2209 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Mar 27, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0098910848 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Property Address | 120 NELSON ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3108 |
| Document Number | 0098910848 |
| Book / Page | 9891 / 848 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 98 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023057256 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 84 11 EDGERTON BLVD, JAMAICA, NY 11432 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 84 11 EDGERTON BLVD, JAMAICA, NY 11432 |
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 | $3,033.00 (+28.14%) | $298,485 (-) Land $104,125 Building $194,360 | $298,485 (-) Land $104,125 Building $194,360 |
| 2025 | $2,367.00 (+6.86%) | $298,485 (+76.45%) Land $104,125 Building $194,360 | $298,485 (+76.45%) Land $104,125 Building $194,360 |
| 2023 | $2,215.00 (+155.77%) | $169,157 Land $29,725 Building $139,432 | $169,157 Land $29,725 Building $139,432 |
| 2022 | $866.00 |
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 · 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 98% of the US · lower than 99% 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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