Durham County property record for 1217 Cornell St, Durham, NC 27707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,230 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,191 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Mortgage Aug 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0821-34-8199 |
| Primary APN | 0821-34-8199 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,230 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,230 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 116 ft deep x 61 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 90 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1217 CORNELL ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27707-1219 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5(2) |
| Legal Description | PROP-CLEMENTS W W-EDWARDS C C/LT#02 PL:000016-000125 |
| Legal Subdivision | W W CLEMENTS AND C C EDWARDS |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| 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.
1217 Cornell St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2015.
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 | 1217 CORNELL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1219 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NORTH CAROLINA HOUSING |
| Aug 1, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 29, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0078180578 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 1217 CORNELL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1219 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0081400683 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 13, 2017 |
| Book Page | 8140/683 |
| Instrument | 2017008011 |
| Name | NORTH CAROLINA HOUSING |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 1217 CORNELL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1219 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0084790574 |
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| Date | Aug 1, 2018 |
| Book Page | 8479/574 |
| Instrument | 2018026850 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.87% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Change Frequency | 5 Years |
| Min Rate At Change | 3.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 6% |
| Index | 5-Year CMT |
| Margin | 2 |
| Max Rate | 6% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1217 Cornell St was $3,191, 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 | $3,191.00 (+2.54%) | $314,024 (-) Land $178,500 Building $135,524 | $314,024 (-) Land $178,500 Building $135,524 |
| 2025 | $3,112.00 | $314,024 Land $178,500 Building $135,524 | $314,024 Land $178,500 Building $135,524 |
| 2023 | $1,816.00 (+2.37%) | $138,645 Land $65,175 Building $73,470 | $138,645 Land $65,175 Building $73,470 |
| 2022 | $1,774.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1217 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 1217 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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