Durham County property record for 1216 Cornell St, Durham, NC 27707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,128 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,676 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale Dec 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0821-34-7267 |
| Primary APN | 0821-34-7267 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,128 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 91 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1216 CORNELL ST |
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| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27707-1220 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5(2) |
| Legal Description | PROP-PICKETT H W JR PL:000000-000000 |
| Legal Subdivision | H W PICKETT JR |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4014 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
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 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1216 Cornell St is owned by an individual who acquired it in May 2026.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4215 SWEET GUM CT, DURHAM, NC 27703-7152 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Dec 16, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 31, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000176189 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1216 CORNELL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1220 |
| Document Number | 0000176189 |
| Book / Page | 10558 / 126 |
| Instrument Date | May 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026176189 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4215 SWEET GUM CT, DURHAM, NC 27703-7152 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 16, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1216 CORNELL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1220 |
| Document Number | 0088250989 |
| Book / Page | 008825 / 000989 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 2, 2019 |
| Instrument | 46475 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 1216 CORNELL ST DURHAM NC 277071220, DURHAM, NC 27707-1220 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1216 Cornell St was $2,676, down 12.1% 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 | $2,676.00 (-12.15%) | $307,307 (-) Land $171,000 Building $136,307 | $307,307 (-) Land $171,000 Building $136,307 |
| 2025 | $3,046.00 | $307,307 Land $171,000 Building $136,307 | $307,307 Land $171,000 Building $136,307 |
| 2023 | $2,619.00 (+2.34%) | $199,988 Land $62,700 Building $137,288 | $199,988 Land $62,700 Building $137,288 |
| 2022 | $2,559.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1216 Cornell 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.
Wildfire risk around 1216 Cornell 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 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 |
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