1208 Colfax St, Durham, NC 27701 Property Records

Durham County property record for 1208 Colfax St, Durham, NC 27701

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 945 sqft · built 1965
Lot Size	0.17 acres (7,405 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale	$120,000 (Nov 2020)
Tax Bill	$2,182 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2026 Sale Feb 2026 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`0831-10-2805`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0831-10-2805`
Alternative APNs	`0831-10-28-0595` `083117102816` `117508`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	3 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	945 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	945 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1965
Effective Year Built	Effective 1965
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Brick Veneer
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,405 sqft (0.17 acres)
Lot Dimensions	150 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Municipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1208 COLFAX ST
City	DURHAM
State	NC
Zip	27701-4414
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RU-5
Legal Description	PROP-EDGEMONT SECURITY CO /BLK:C/LT#07-08 PL:00003B-000185
Legal Subdivision	EDGEMONT SECURITY COMPANYS
Legal Block	C
Legal Lot Number	7,8
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Township / Civil Division	DURHAM
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1013
Census Tract	1301

Owner

Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	1203 COLTON CREEK RD, KNIGHTDALE, NC 27545-6382
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Family Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 8, 2026	Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Feb 20, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STATE EMPLOYEES CU
Nov 19, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Seller Carry-Back EDWARD WOODS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 19, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 19, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202050824
Deed Book / Page	9139 / 960
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 12, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc	0069340590
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Recording Date	Jun 8, 2026
Property Address	1208 COLFAX ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-4414
Document Number	0000176850
Book / Page	10561 / 686
Instrument Date	Apr 17, 2026
Instrument	2026176850
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 29, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Family Trust
Address	1203 COLTON CREEK RD, KNIGHTDALE, NC 27545-6382

February 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Property Address	1208 COLFAX ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-4414
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1203 COLTON CREEK RD, KNIGHTDALE, NC 27545-6382

Mortgage

Document Number	0104830890
Date	Feb 20, 2026
Book Page	10483/890
Instrument	2026164399

Lender

Name	STATE EMPLOYEES CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	RALEIGH, NC 27611

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2056

November 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Recording Date	Nov 19, 2020
Property Address	1208 COLFAX ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-4414
Document Number	0091390960
Book / Page	9139 / 960
Map Reference	MB 3 PG 185
Instrument Date	Nov 18, 2020
Instrument	2020050824
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 30, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$240.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	102 S BEND DR, 102, DURHAM, NC 27713-6161

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1203 COHEN CREEK RD, KNIGHTDALE, NC 27454

Mortgage

Document Number	2020050826
Date	Nov 19, 2020
Instrument	2020050826

Lender

Name	EDWARD WOODS
Type	Seller

Agreement

Type	Seller Carry-Back
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	145 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2032

Mortgage

Document Number	0091390962
Date	Nov 19, 2020
Book Page	9139/962
Instrument	2020050825

Lender

Name	STATE EMPLOYEES CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	RALEIGH, NC 27611

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	241 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2040

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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	$2,182.00 (+2.54%)	$214,742 (-) Land $102,375 Building $112,367	$214,742 (-) Land $102,375 Building $112,367
2025	$2,128.00 (+133.85%)	$214,742 (+208.98%) Land $102,375 Building $112,367	$214,742 (+208.98%) Land $102,375 Building $112,367
2023	$910.00 (+2.36%)	$69,501 Land $23,380 Building $46,121	$69,501 Land $23,380 Building $46,121
2022	$889.00

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

Flood

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.

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 462 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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