1213 Carolina Ave, Durham, NC 27705 Property Records

Durham County property record for 1213 Carolina Ave, Durham, NC 27705

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 3 ba · 2,784 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.25 acres (10,890 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$695,000 (Jun 2019)
Tax Bill$8,173 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Mortgage
Aug 2017 Mortgage
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0822-15-9684

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0822-15-9684
Alternative APNs
  • 0822-15-96-8483
  • 082209159684
  • 101504

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,784 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area1,392 sqft
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Architectural StyleConventional
Lot Area10,890 sqft (0.25 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
PorchPorch
Porch Area243 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number082209159684
Street Address1213 CAROLINA AVE
CityDURHAM
StateNC
Zip27705-3203
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-8
Legal DescriptionPROP-MANSFIELD MARY A/LT# 02 WATTS HOSP-HILLANDALE PL:000059-000071
Legal SubdivisionWATTS HOSP-HILLANDALE
Legal Block15
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Township / Civil DivisionDURHAM
Census Block Group2
Census Block2015
Census Tract401

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the Watts-Hillandale Historic District
listed 2001 · 450 contributing resources · NRIS 01000427

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 13, 2025

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Co-ownerCo-owner on Record
Mailing Address1213 CAROLINA AVE, DURHAM, NC 27705-3203
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 4, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Aug 28, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
SUNTRUST MORTGAGE INC
Oct 18, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
SUNTRUST BANK
Jun 23, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Jun 26, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 26, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 26, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 24, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number0008688604
Deed Book / Page8688 / 604
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Property Address1213 CAROLINA AVE, DURHAM, NC 27705-3203
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 23, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0094180216
DateAug 4, 2021
Book Page9418/216
Instrument2021039334
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2051

August 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Property Address1213 CAROLINA AVE, DURHAM, NC 27705-3203
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyADVANTAGE TITLE LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0082570626
DateAug 28, 2017
Book Page8257/626
Instrument2017030249
Lender
NameSUNTRUST MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressRICHMOND, VA 23224
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2047

October 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Property Address1213 CAROLINA AVE, DURHAM, NC 27705-3203
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyAMERICAN TITLE INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1213 CAROLINA AVE, DURHAM, NC 27705-3203

Mortgage

Document Number0085290378
DateOct 18, 2018
Book Page8529/378
Instrument2018036567
Lender
NameSUNTRUST BANK
TypeBank
AddressDURHAM, NC 27701
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 9, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Property Address1213 CAROLINA AVE, DURHAM, NC 27705-3203
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyTITLE365

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0089820542
DateJun 23, 2020
Book Page8982/542
Instrument2020024008
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 11, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

June 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateJun 26, 2019
Property Address1213 CAROLINA AVE, DURHAM, NC 27705-3203
Document Number0086880604
Book / Page8688 / 604
Map ReferenceMB 59 PG 72
Instrument DateJun 19, 2019
Instrument2019021817
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 30, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,390.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1213 CAROLINA AVE, DURHAM, NC 27705-3203

Mortgage

Document Number2019021818
DateJun 26, 2019
Instrument2019021818
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term241 Months
DueJul 1, 2039

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025

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
2025$8,173.00 (+7.84%)$824,564 (+42.49%) Land $328,125 Building $496,439$824,564 (+42.49%) Land $328,125 Building $496,439
2023$7,579.00 (+2.34%)$578,668 Land $112,140 Building $466,528$578,668 Land $112,140 Building $466,528
2022$7,406.00

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1996–1999)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 3
Most Recent ClaimSep 1999 · Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations, Sep 1999 · 2 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 94% of the US · lower than 96% 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 435 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier
Fiber
7,000 / 7,000
AT&T
Fiber
5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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