Durham County property record for 1203 Watts St, Durham, NC 27701
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,520 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $6,798 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0822-63-2542 |
| Primary APN | 0822-63-2542 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,520 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,260 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| 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 | 302 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1203 WATTS ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27701-1572 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-8 |
| Legal Description | PROP-PARRISH E J/W DURHAM /BLK:14/LT#03 TRINITY HE PL:00005A-000043 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROP-PARRISH E J/W DURHAM |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 301 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Trinity Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 2004 · 367 contributing resources · NRIS 04000568 |
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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 | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2723 CAMPUS WALK AVE, DURHAM, NC 27705-3707 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 23, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1203 WATTS ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-1572 |
| Document Number | 0082110837 |
| Book / Page | 008211 / 000837 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 21534 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1306 N DUKE ST |
| Document Number | 82110837 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 23, 2017 |
| Book Page | 008211/000837 |
| Instrument | 21534 |
| Name | JOHN C III MARLOWE |
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| Address | 38 SURREY LN, DURHAM, NC 27707 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Jun 22, 2018 |
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 | $6,798.00 (+2.52%) | $668,983 (-) Land $345,150 Building $323,833 | $668,983 (-) Land $345,150 Building $323,833 |
| 2025 | $6,631.00 (+134.89%) | $668,983 (+210.36%) Land $345,150 Building $323,833 | $668,983 (+210.36%) Land $345,150 Building $323,833 |
| 2023 | $2,823.00 (+2.36%) | $215,549 Land $118,400 Building $97,149 | $215,549 Land $118,400 Building $97,149 |
| 2022 | $2,758.00 |
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 | 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.
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 |
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| 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 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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