1202 Cornell St, Durham, NC 27707 Property Records

Durham County property record for 1202 Cornell St, Durham, NC 27707

Property Summary

Property TypeOther
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 2,520 sqft · built 1935
Lot Size0.2 acres (8,712 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$90,000 (Feb 2017)
Tax Bill$4,251 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2019 Loan Modification
Mar 2019 Mortgage
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0821-34-7577

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0821-34-7577
Alternative APNs
  • 0821-34-75-7783
  • 082114347578
  • 115175

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms2 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,520 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area1,260 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1935
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1935
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,712 sqft (0.2 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 86 ft wide
PorchPorch
Porch Area144 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerMunicipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address1202 CORNELL ST
CityDURHAM
StateNC
Zip27707-1220
Property CategoryOther
Property TypeOther > Miscellaneous
Local Zoning CodeRU-5(2)
Legal DescriptionPROP-PICKETT H W & BUNA L EIGH PL:000000-000000
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Township / Civil DivisionDURHAM
Census Block Group4
Census Block4014
Census Tract500

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Forest Hills Historic District
listed 2005 · 364 contributing resources · NRIS 05001476

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Durham County records, as of May 1, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address500 WESTOVER DR, SANFORD, NC 27330-8941
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 24, 2019Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
ROBERT L FAIREY
Mar 28, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
ROBERT L JR FAIREY
Aug 23, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Apr 2, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
FINANCE OF AMERICA COM'L LLC
Feb 7, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer
CORNELL STREET LENDING TR (CT)

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 7, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 7, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20174212
Deed Book / Page8121 / 196
Last Transfer DateMar 27, 2018
Transfer Doc0083940397
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

May 2019: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Property Address1202 CORNELL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1220
Document Number0086630360
Instrument DateMay 24, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 4, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address500 WESTOVER DR #8473 SANFORD NC 273308941, 8473, SANFORD, NC 27330-8941

Mortgage

Document Number0086630360
DateMay 24, 2019
Book Page008663/000360
Instrument17190
Lender
NameROBERT L FAIREY
Address3742 SWARTHMORE RD, DURHAM, NC 27707-5436
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term24 Months
DueMay 23, 2021

March 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Property Address1202 CORNELL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1220
Document Number0086210526
Instrument DateMar 28, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 5, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address500 WESTOVER DR #8473 SANFORD NC 273308941, 8473, SANFORD, NC 27330-8941

Mortgage

Document Number0086210526
DateMar 28, 2019
Book Page008621/000526
Instrument9453
Lender
NameROBERT L JR FAIREY
Address3742 SWARTHMORE RD, DURHAM, NC 27707-5436
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term24 Months
DueMar 27, 2021

August 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateAug 23, 2018
Property Address1202 CORNELL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1220
Document Number0084940512
Book / Page008494 / 000512
Instrument DateAug 9, 2018
Instrument29819
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 5, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1202 CORNELL ST DURHAM NC 277071220, DURHAM, NC 27707-1220

April 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateApr 2, 2018
Property Address1202 CORNELL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1220
Document Number0083940397
Book / Page008394 / 000397
Instrument DateMar 27, 2018
Instrument10541
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 12, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address500 WESTOVER DR #8473 SANFORD NC 273308941, 8473, SANFORD, NC 27330-8941

Mortgage

Document Number83940410
DateApr 2, 2018
Book Page008394/000410
Instrument10542
Lender
NameFINANCE OF AMERICA COM'L LLC
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

February 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateFeb 7, 2017
Property Address1202 CORNELL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1220
Document Number0081210196
Book / Page008121 / 000196
Instrument DateFeb 7, 2016
Instrument4212
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 20, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$180.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address500 WESTOVER DR #8473 SANFORD NC 273308941, 8473, SANFORD, NC 27330-8941

Mortgage

Document Number81210199
DateFeb 7, 2017
Book Page008121/000199
Instrument4213
Lender
NameCORNELL STREET LENDING TR (CT)
AddressRALEIGH, NC 27609
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 23, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyDurham County
MunicipalityDurham City
Unified School DistrictDurham Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$4,251.00 (+1.19%)$428,835 (+33.69%) Land $180,000 Building $248,835$428,835 (+33.69%) Land $180,000 Building $248,835
2023$4,201.00 (+2.34%)$320,758 Land $66,220 Building $254,538$320,758 Land $66,220 Building $254,538
2022$4,105.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 21, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 98.5% of North Carolina
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemCITY OF DURHAM
serves 333,490 people · EPA ID NC0332010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 405 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Google Fiber
Fiber
8,000 / 8,000
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
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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