Durham County property record for 1205 Watts St, Durham, NC 27701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,906 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $435,000 (Apr 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $6,856 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0822-63-2548 |
| Primary APN | 0822-63-2548 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,906 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,287 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,287 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,287 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 63 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 264 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1205 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 | PROP-PARRISH E J/W DURHAM /BLK:14/LT#02 TRINITY HE PL:00005A-000043 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROP-PARRISH E J/W DURHAM |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| 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.
1205 Watts St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2015.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1205 WATTS ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-1538 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 15, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 15, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 16, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6077 / 12 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 1205 WATTS ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-1538 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | MORTGAGE CONNECT LP |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0092600107 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 11, 2021 |
| Book Page | 9260/107 |
| Instrument | 2021012232 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2036 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1205 Watts St was $6,856, 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 | $6,856.00 (+2.53%) | $674,632 (-) Land $348,075 Building $326,557 | $674,632 (-) Land $348,075 Building $326,557 |
| 2025 | $6,687.00 | $674,632 Land $348,075 Building $326,557 | $674,632 Land $348,075 Building $326,557 |
| 2023 | $6,159.00 (+2.34%) | $470,229 Land $118,500 Building $351,729 | $470,229 Land $118,500 Building $351,729 |
| 2022 | $6,018.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1205 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 risk around 1205 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.
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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