1209 Cornell St, Durham, NC 27707 Property Records

Durham County property record for 1209 Cornell St, Durham, NC 27707

Property Summary

Property TypeGarden / Court Apartments (5+ Units)
Details3,296 sqft · built 1989
Lot Size0.44 acres (19,166 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$195,000 (Dec 2005)
Tax Bill$4,959 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0821-34-9461

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0821-34-9461
Alternative APNs
  • 0821-34-94-6182
  • 082114349461
  • 115141

Interior

Units4 Units
Stories1 Story
Building Area3,296 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area3,024 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1989
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1989
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area19,166 sqft (0.44 acres)
Lot Dimensions218 ft deep x 82 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address1209 CORNELL ST
CityDURHAM
StateNC
Zip27707-1267
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Garden / Court Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRS-M
Legal DescriptionPROP-CRANFORD ERNEST B/LT #02 DBA/LYON PARK APARTM PL:000118-000156
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Township / Civil DivisionDURHAM
Census Block Group4
Census Block4001
Census Tract500

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the Forest Hills Historic District
listed 2005 · 364 contributing resources · NRIS 05001476

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

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address774 MAYS BLVD, 10STE10, INCLINE VILLAGE, NV 89451-9669
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 9, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 9, 2005 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 18, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page5046 / 184
Last Transfer DateMar 10, 2017
Transfer Doc0081680006
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateApr 24, 2017
Property Address1209 CORNELL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1267
Document Number0081680006
Book / Page008168 / 000006
Instrument DateMar 10, 2017
Instrument13302
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 1, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address774 MAYS BLVD #10BOX144 INCLINE VILLAGE NV 894519669, 10BOX1, INCLINE VILLAGE, NV 89451-9669

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 17, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyDurham County
MunicipalityDurham City
Unified School DistrictDurham Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$4,959.00$488,003 (-) Land $200,000 Building $288,003$488,003 (-) Land $200,000 Building $288,003
2025$4,959.00 (+2.52%)$488,003 (+50.82%) Land $200,000 Building $288,003$488,003 (+50.82%) Land $200,000 Building $288,003
2024$4,837.00 (+14.13%)
2023$4,238.00 (+2.34%)$323,573 Land $40,000 Building $283,573$323,573 Land $40,000 Building $283,573
2022$4,141.00

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot 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 RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 98.5% of North Carolina
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemCITY OF DURHAM
serves 333,490 people · EPA ID NC0332010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 405 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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