Durham County property record for 1212 Ward St, Durham, NC 27707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,253 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.39 acres (16,988 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $360,000 (Apr 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $7,035 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Transfer Nov 2022 Line of Credit + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0821-41-0908 |
| Primary APN | 0821-41-0908 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 2,253 sqft Heated Area |
| Lot Area | 16,988 sqft (0.39 acres) |
|---|---|
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 308 sqft |
| Street Address | 1212 WARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27707-1500 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-20 |
| Legal Description | FOREST HILLS/SEC:B/LT#099 -102 INCL PL:00006B-000138 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOREST HILLS SECTION B |
| Legal Lot Number | 99,102 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
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 |
|---|
Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1212 Ward St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2020.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1212 WARD ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1500 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Nov 14, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
| Jan 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage INTERCONTINENTAL CAPITAL GROUP INC |
| Apr 30, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIFTH THIRD BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202015208 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8929 / 780 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 5, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0083830086 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1212 WARD ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1500 |
| Document Number | 0104600260 |
| Book / Page | 10460 / 260 |
| Map Reference | MB 6 PG 138 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026160151 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 1212 WARD ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1500 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 1212 WARD ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1500 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 22, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1212 WARD ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1500 |
| Document Number | 0098170708 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 14, 2022 |
| Book Page | 9817/708 |
| Instrument | 2022043381 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45263 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Oct 25, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 1212 WARD ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1500 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Title Company | NATIONWIDE TTL CLEARING INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0092150073 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Book Page | 9215/73 |
| Instrument | 2021004740 |
| Name | INTERCONTINENTAL CAPITAL GROUP INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MELVILLE, NY 11747 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1212 WARD ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1500 |
| Document Number | 0089290780 |
| Book / Page | 8929 / 780 |
| Map Reference | MB 6 PG 138 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020015208 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $720.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 5182, EMERALD ISLE, NC 28594-5182 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1212 WARD ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1500 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 2020015209 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020015209 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1212 Ward St was $7,035, 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 | $7,035.00 (+2.52%) | $692,313 (-) Land $382,250 Building $310,063 | $692,313 (-) Land $382,250 Building $310,063 |
| 2025 | $6,862.00 | $692,313 Land $382,250 Building $310,063 | $692,313 Land $382,250 Building $310,063 |
| 2023 | $5,936.00 (+2.34%) | $453,174 Land $93,690 Building $359,484 | $453,174 Land $93,690 Building $359,484 |
| 2022 | $5,800.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1212 Ward St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2016.
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2016–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2018 · 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 1212 Ward 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 94% of the US · lower than 96% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 286 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 | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures