Durham County property record for 1217 W Cornwallis Rd, Durham, NC 27705
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,692 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.52 acres (22,651 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $640,000 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $6,673 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0811-70-4492 |
| Primary APN | 0811-70-4492 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,692 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,700 sqft |
| Basement Area | 648 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 648 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,651 sqft (0.52 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 153 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 143 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1217 W CORNWALLIS RD |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27705-5730 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5 |
| Legal Description | PROP-BROGDEN BOYD G/LT#01 PL:235-317 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 2015 |
Source: Durham County records, as of September 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1217 W CORNWALLIS RD, DURHAM, NC 27705-5730 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 4, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 4, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 17, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20229478 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9632 / 543 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1217 W CORNWALLIS RD, DURHAM, NC 27705-5730 |
| Document Number | 0096320543 |
| Book / Page | 9632 / 543 |
| Map Reference | MB 32 PG 23 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022009478 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,280.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 525 CARSON DR, 525, HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28791-1523 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1217 W CORNWALLIS RD, DURHAM, NC 27705-5730 |
| Document Number | 2022009479 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022009479 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2037 |
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 | $656,690 (+78.18%) Land $357,200 Building $299,490 | $656,690 (+78.18%) Land $357,200 Building $299,490 | |
| 2025 | $6,673.00 (+38.24%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,827.00 (+2.33%) | $368,562 Land $60,880 Building $307,682 | $368,562 Land $60,880 Building $307,682 |
| 2022 | $4,717.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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