Durham County property record for 1206 Cornell St, Durham, NC 27707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 658 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,593 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0821-34-7570 |
| Primary APN | 0821-34-7570 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 658 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 658 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 46 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 98 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1206 CORNELL ST |
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| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27707-1220 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5(2) |
| Legal Description | PROP-MOREHEAD J L ESTATE PL:000026-000139 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4014 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Forest Hills Historic District listed 2005 · 364 contributing resources · NRIS 05001476 |
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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 | 1744 FOXHALL LN, MEBANE, NC 27302-9119 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 26, 2002 |
| Transfer Doc | 3697000734 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1206 CORNELL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1220 |
| Document Number | 0000176098 |
| Book / Page | 10557 / 533 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026176098 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1744 FOXHALL LN, MEBANE, NC 27302-9119 |
| Document Number | 0000176098, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Book Page | 10557/533 |
| Instrument | 2026176098 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 6.3% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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 | $2,593.00 (+2.53%) | $255,169 (-) Land $168,000 Building $87,169 | $255,169 (-) Land $168,000 Building $87,169 |
| 2025 | $2,529.00 (+78.48%) | $255,169 (+135.81%) Land $168,000 Building $87,169 | $255,169 (+135.81%) Land $168,000 Building $87,169 |
| 2023 | $1,417.00 (+2.38%) | $108,209 Land $61,655 Building $46,554 | $108,209 Land $61,655 Building $46,554 |
| 2022 | $1,384.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 405 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 · 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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