Durham County property record for 121 W Seeman St, Durham, NC 27701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,699 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,441 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0832-01-8124 |
| Primary APN | 0832-01-8124 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,699 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,699 sqft |
| Basement Area | 696 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 696 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 608 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 121 W SEEMAN ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27701-1935 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5 |
| Legal Description | PROP-DUKE B L NORTH DURHA M/BLK:34/LT#01 N PT OLD PL:00005B-000103 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROP-DUKE B L |
| Legal Block | 34 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the North Durham-Duke Park District listed 1985 · 229 contributing resources · NRIS 85001338 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
121 W Seeman St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2024.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 121 W SEEMAN ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-1935 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 8, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0101870517 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 121 W Seeman St was $5,441, down 9.8% 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 | $5,441.00 (-9.8%) | $535,403 (-12.02%) Land $351,000 Building $184,403 | $535,403 (-12.02%) Land $351,000 Building $184,403 |
| 2025 | $6,032.00 | $608,539 Land $351,000 Building $257,539 | $608,539 Land $351,000 Building $257,539 |
| 2023 | $4,285.00 (+2.34%) | $327,179 Land $117,200 Building $209,979 | $327,179 Land $117,200 Building $209,979 |
| 2022 | $4,187.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 121 W Seeman St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2015.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2015–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
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 W Seeman 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 433 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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