Durham County property record for 1205 Shepherd St, Durham, NC 27707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,686 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $810,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $8,663 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0821-54-7799 |
| Primary APN | 0821-54-7799 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,686 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,444 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,444 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,444 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 154 ft deep x 69 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1205 SHEPHERD ST |
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| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27707-1331 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-8 |
| Legal Description | PROP-LYON ROBERT L/LT#03 MOREHEAD HILL/HD PL:000039-000171 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROP-VICKERS W GASTON EST |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Morehead Hill Historic District listed 1985 · 87 contributing resources · NRIS 85001792 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1205 Shepherd St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2021.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1205 SHEPHERD ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1331 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CORPORATE INVESTORS MORTGAGE GROUP |
| Mar 31, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CORPORATE INVESTORS MORTGAGE GROUP INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 26, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202136098 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9399 / 146 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1205 SHEPHERD ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1331 |
| Document Number | 0093990146 |
| Book / Page | 9399 / 146 |
| Map Reference | MB 30 PG 171 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021036098 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,620.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 867 ROSELING CIR UNIT 209, 867, LAKE MARY, FL 32746-5194 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1205 SHEPHERD ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1331 |
| Document Number | 2021036099 |
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| Date | Jul 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021036099 |
| Name | CORPORATE INVESTORS MORTGAGE GROUP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 1205 SHEPHERD ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1331 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 23, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0092810422 |
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| Date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Book Page | 9281/422 |
| Instrument | 2021015839 |
| Name | CORPORATE INVESTORS MORTGAGE GROUP INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1205 Shepherd St was $8,663, up 2.5% from the year before.
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 | $8,663.00 (+2.52%) | $852,440 (-) Land $248,000 Building $604,440 | $852,440 (-) Land $248,000 Building $604,440 |
| 2025 | $8,450.00 | $852,440 Land $248,000 Building $604,440 | $852,440 Land $248,000 Building $604,440 |
| 2023 | $7,642.00 (+2.34%) | $583,433 Land $68,365 Building $515,068 | $583,433 Land $68,365 Building $515,068 |
| 2022 | $7,467.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1205 Shepherd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1998.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1998–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2018 · Hurricane Florence |
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 risk around 1205 Shepherd 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 95% of the US · lower than 97.4% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 |
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| 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 252 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 | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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