1201 Watts St, Durham, NC 27701 Property Records

Durham County property record for 1201 Watts St, Durham, NC 27701

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 3,186 sqft · built 1927
Lot Size	0.18 acres (7,841 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$1,300,000 (Sep 2022)
Tax Bill	$10,504 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2022 Sale Mar 2021 Line of Credit + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`0822-63-2446`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0822-63-2446`
Alternative APNs	`0822-63-24-4623` `082215632446` `102258`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	3 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	3,186 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	1,427 sqft
Basement Area	500 sqft
Unfinished Basement	500 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1927
Effective Year Built	Effective 1927
Architectural Style	Cape Cod
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,841 sqft (0.18 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 63 ft wide
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	152 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC
Sewer	Municipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1201 WATTS ST
City	DURHAM
State	NC
Zip	27701-1538
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS-8
Legal Description	THE SUBURBAN L&P CO/BLK:1 4/LT#04 TRINITY HEIGHTS/ PL:00005A-000041
Legal Subdivision	THE SUBURBAN L&P CO
Legal Block	14
Legal Lot Number	4
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Township / Civil Division	DURHAM
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3000
Census Tract	301

Owner

1201 Watts St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2022.

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	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1201 WATTS ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-1538
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 15, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Mar 15, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIGURE LENDING LLC
Jan 29, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP
Aug 19, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Sep 12, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 15, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 15, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 12, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202236837
Deed Book / Page	9782 / 143
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Recording Date	Sep 15, 2022
Property Address	1201 WATTS ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-1538
Document Number	0097820143
Book / Page	9782 / 143
Map Reference	MB 5A PG 43
Instrument Date	Sep 1, 2022
Instrument	2022036837
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 26, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$2,600.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	6021 LAWS FARM RD, 6021, ROUGEMONT, NC 27572-6603

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Property Address	1201 WATTS ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-1538
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 22, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0092610577
Date	Mar 15, 2021
Book Page	9261/577
Instrument	2021012467

Lender

Name	FIGURE LENDING LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	CHARLOTTE, NC 28277

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	61 Months
Due	Apr 5, 2026

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

January 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Property Address	1201 WATTS ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-1538
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 22, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0088590009
Date	Jan 29, 2020
Book Page	8859/009
Instrument	2020003640

Lender

Name	UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	STRONGSVILLE, OH 44136

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2035

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Property Address	1201 WATTS ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-1538
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 22, 2022
Title Company	AMROCK INC, AMROCK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0094330805
Date	Aug 19, 2021
Book Page	9433/805
Instrument	2021042145

Lender

Name	JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	COLUMBUS, OH 43240

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2051

September 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Recording Date	Sep 12, 2018
Property Address	1201 WATTS ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-1538
Document Number	0085070173
Book / Page	8507 / 173
Map Reference	MB 5 PG 43
Instrument Date	Sep 5, 2018
Instrument	2018032172
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 22, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,412.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1201 WATTS ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-1538

Mortgage

Document Number	2018032174
Date	Sep 12, 2018
Instrument	2018032174

Lender

Name	FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

Mortgage

Document Number	0085070176
Date	Sep 12, 2018
Book Page	8507/176
Instrument	2018032173

Lender

Name	UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	STRONGSVILLE, OH 44136

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 1201 Watts St was $10,504, up 2.5% from the year before.

Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 17, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	North Carolina
County	Durham County
Municipality	Durham City
Unified School District	Durham Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$10,504.00 (+2.52%)	$1,033,603 (-) Land $345,150 Building $688,453	$1,033,603 (-) Land $345,150 Building $688,453
2025	$10,246.00	$1,033,603 Land $345,150 Building $688,453	$1,033,603 Land $345,150 Building $688,453
2023	$8,828.00 (+2.34%)	$673,975 Land $118,400 Building $555,575	$673,975 Land $118,400 Building $555,575
2022	$8,626.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1201 Watts 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	2 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

Wildfire risk around 1201 Watts 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 478 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Google Fiber.

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