Durham County property record for 1213 Merrick St, Durham, NC 27701
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,216 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $500 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,505 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0831-02-2168 |
| Primary APN | 0831-02-2168 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,216 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,216 sqft |
| Basement Area | 700 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 700 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 324 sqft |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1213 MERRICK ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27701-4331 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5 |
| Legal Description | STOKESDALE/BLK:E/LT#08 GR PT PL:00005A-000044 |
| Legal Subdivision | STOKESDALE |
| Legal Block | E |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 1301 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Stokesdale Historic District listed 2010 · 229 contributing resources · NRIS 10001093 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1213 Merrick St, a duplex, is held in a trust since December 2016.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 14284, DURHAM, NC 27709-4284 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 27, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201644481 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8091 / 178 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 21, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0077090794 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1213 Merrick St was $2,505, 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 | $2,505.00 (+2.54%) | $246,503 (-) Land $98,000 Building $148,503 | $246,503 (-) Land $98,000 Building $148,503 |
| 2025 | $2,443.00 | $246,503 Land $98,000 Building $148,503 | $246,503 Land $98,000 Building $148,503 |
| 2023 | $986.00 (+2.39%) | $75,313 Land $22,300 Building $53,013 | $75,313 Land $22,300 Building $53,013 |
| 2022 | $963.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1213 Merrick St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 21, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1213 Merrick St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 462 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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