Durham County property record for 1214 W Cornwallis Rd, Durham, NC 27705
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,626 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.44 acres (19,166 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $251,500 (Jan 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $5,696 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Mortgage Jan 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0811-70-6664 |
| Primary APN | 0811-70-6664 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,626 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,626 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,626 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,626 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,166 sqft (0.44 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Heating System | Radiant |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1214 W CORNWALLIS RD |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27705-5731 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-10 |
| Legal Description | PROP-PICKETT A W PL:000010-000052 |
| Legal Subdivision | AW PICKETT PROPERTY |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
1214 W Cornwallis Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2017.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1214 W CORNWALLIS RD, DURHAM, NC 27705-5731 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| Jan 26, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 26, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 26, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 27, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20172698 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8113 / 572 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1214 W CORNWALLIS RD, DURHAM, NC 27705-5731 |
| Document Number | 0000180565 |
| Book / Page | 10583 / 766 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026180565 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | WOLTERS KLUWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, WOLTERS KLUWER FINANCIAL SER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1214 W CORNWALLIS RD, DURHAM, NC 27705-5731 |
| Document Number | 0000180565, |
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| Date | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Book Page | 10583/766 |
| Instrument | 2026180565 |
| Name | NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.48% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1214 W CORNWALLIS RD, DURHAM, NC 27705-5731 |
| Document Number | 0081130572 |
| Book / Page | 008113 / 000572 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2698 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 17, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $503.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1214 W CORNWALLIS RD DURHAM NC 277055731, DURHAM, NC 27705-5731 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1214 W Cornwallis Rd was $5,696, up 9.6% 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 | $5,696.00 (+9.56%) | $560,492 (-17.07%) Land $256,608 Building $303,884 | $560,492 (-17.07%) Land $256,608 Building $303,884 |
| 2025 | $5,199.00 | $675,833 Land $316,800 Building $359,033 | $675,833 Land $316,800 Building $359,033 |
| 2023 | $3,810.00 (+53.51%) | $290,929 Land $91,672 Building $199,257 | $290,929 Land $91,672 Building $199,257 |
| 2022 | $2,482.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1214 W Cornwallis Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1996–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2018 · Hurricane Florence |
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 1214 W Cornwallis Rd 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 93% of the US · lower than 95% 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 135 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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