Durham County property record for 121 Merganser Way, Durham, NC 27703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,376 sqft · built 2016 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $286,000 (Jan 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $4,718 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Jan 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0769-36-0855 |
| Primary APN | 0769-36-0855 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,376 sqft Heated Area |
| Year Built | Built 2016 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 121 MERGANSER WAY |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27703-9889 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PDR 3.700 |
| Legal Description | DEL WEBB CAROLINA ARBORS/ PH:03B/LT#0848 STEEL-2 PL:000196-000074 |
| Legal Subdivision | DW CAROLINA ARB |
| Legal Phase | 3B-4C |
| Legal Lot Number | 848 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CARR |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3039 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
121 Merganser Way is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2017.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 121 MERGANSER WAY, DURHAM, NC 27703-9889 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC |
| Jan 20, 2017 | Special Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · VA Mortgage PULTE MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 20, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 20, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20172066 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8110 / 358 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 121 MERGANSER WAY, DURHAM, NC 27703-9889 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0093080699 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 23, 2021 |
| Book Page | 9308/699 |
| Instrument | 2021020606 |
| Name | LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MIAMI, FL 33146 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 121 MERGANSER WAY, DURHAM, NC 27703-9889 |
| Document Number | 0081100358 |
| Book / Page | 8110 / 358 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017002066 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 121 MERGANSER WAY, DURHAM, NC 27703-9889 |
| Document Number | 0081100360 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 20, 2017 |
| Book Page | 8110/360 |
| Instrument | 2017002067 |
| Name | PULTE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 121 Merganser Way was $4,718, 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 | $4,718.00 (+2.52%) | $464,262 (-) Land $126,540 Building $337,722 | $464,262 (-) Land $126,540 Building $337,722 |
| 2025 | $4,602.00 | $464,262 Land $126,540 Building $337,722 | $464,262 Land $126,540 Building $337,722 |
| 2023 | $4,036.00 (+2.36%) | $308,125 Land $82,500 Building $225,625 | $308,125 Land $82,500 Building $225,625 |
| 2022 | $3,943.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 121 Merganser Way 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 23 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 23 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 121 Merganser Way is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 535 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber.
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