1204 W Markham Ave, Durham, NC 27701 Property Records

Durham County property record for 1204 W Markham Ave, Durham, NC 27701

Property Summary

Property Type	Historical Building
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 3,706 sqft · built 1926
Lot Size	0.2 acres (8,712 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$1,310,000 (May 2023)
Tax Bill	$6,747 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2022 Line of Credit May 2023 Sale + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`0822-52-7500`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0822-52-7500`
Alternative APNs	`0822-52-75-0057` `082215527502` `100156`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	3,706 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	3,112 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1926
Effective Year Built	Effective 1926
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Stucco
Lot Area	8,712 sqft (0.2 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 87 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	176 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC
Sewer	Municipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1204 W MARKHAM AVE
City	DURHAM
State	NC
Zip	27701-1555
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Specialized > Historical Building
Local Zoning Code	RS-M
Legal Description	THE SUBURBAN L&P CO/BLK:1 3/LT#21 LT#23 GR PT TRIN PL:000018-000431
Legal Subdivision	THE SUBURBAN L&P CO
Legal Block	13
Legal Lot Number	21,23
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Township / Civil Division	DURHAM
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3018
Census Tract	301

Historic Designation

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

Historic District	Within the Trinity Historic District listed 1986 · 383 contributing resources · NRIS 86000672

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

Owner

1204 W Markham Ave, a historical building, is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2023.

Source: Durham County records, as of September 17, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1204 W MARKHAM AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-1555
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 17, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO
May 10, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jun 21, 2022	Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Seller Carry-Back CLARE TUFTS
Oct 25, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CORPORATE INVESTORS MORTGAGE GROUP INC
Oct 25, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO
Oct 17, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 10, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 10, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 22, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202361152
Deed Book / Page	9914 / 395
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 21, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc	0082900499
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Property Address	1204 W MARKHAM AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-1555
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 31, 2023
Title Company	STEWART TITLE, STEWART TTL GUARANTY NON CA

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1204 W MARKHAM AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-1555

Mortgage

Document Number	0096170682
Date	Feb 17, 2022
Book Page	9617/682
Instrument	2022006952

Lender

Name	FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO
Type	Bank
Address	RALEIGH, NC 27611

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

May 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Recording Date	May 10, 2023
Property Address	1204 W MARKHAM AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-1555
Document Number	0099140395
Book / Page	9914 / 395
Map Reference	MB 18 PG 431
Instrument Date	May 4, 2023
Instrument	2023061152
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 31, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$2,620.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1204 W MARKHAM AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-1555

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1204 W MARKHAM AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-1555

June 2022: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Recording Date	Jun 21, 2022
Property Address	1204 W MARKHAM AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-1555
Document Number	0097220831
Book / Page	9722 / 831
Map Reference	MB 206 PG 106
Instrument Date	Jun 15, 2022
Instrument	2022025431
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 31, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,166.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1020 W TRINITY AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-1718

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	1020 W TRINITY AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-1718

Mortgage

Document Number	2022025432
Date	Jun 21, 2022
Instrument	2022025432

Lender

Name	CLARE TUFTS
Type	Seller

Agreement

Type	Seller Carry-Back
Amount	Amount on Record

October 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Property Address	1204 W MARKHAM AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-1555
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 7, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0082950107
Date	Oct 25, 2017
Book Page	8295/107
Instrument	2017037597

Lender

Name	CORPORATE INVESTORS MORTGAGE GROUP INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	121 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2027

October 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Property Address	1204 W MARKHAM AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-1555
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 7, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0082950117
Date	Oct 25, 2017
Book Page	8295/117
Instrument	2017037598

Lender

Name	FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO
Type	Bank
Address	RALEIGH, NC 27603

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

October 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Recording Date	Oct 17, 2017
Property Address	1204 W MARKHAM AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-1555
Document Number	0082900499
Book / Page	008290 / 000499
Instrument Date	Sep 21, 2017
Instrument	36642
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 10, 2019
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1204 W MARKHAM AVE DURHAM NC 277011555, DURHAM, NC 27701-1555

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1204 W Markham Ave was $6,747, up 12.8% 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		$1,327,263 (+9.93%) Land $330,000 Building $997,263	$1,327,263 (+9.93%) Land $330,000 Building $997,263
2025	$6,747.00 (+12.75%)	$1,207,391 Land $330,000 Building $877,391	$1,207,391 Land $330,000 Building $877,391
2024	$5,984.00 (+16.42%)
2023	$5,140.00 (+2.35%) Additional exemption filed	$784,803 Land $119,600 Building $665,203	$784,803 Land $119,600 Building $665,203
2022	$5,022.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1204 W Markham Ave 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 1204 W Markham Ave 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.5% 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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