Durham County property record for 1218 Cornell St, Durham, NC 27707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 946 sqft · built 1933 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Apr 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $3,088 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Mortgage Nov 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0821-34-7210 |
| Primary APN | 0821-34-7210 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 946 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 820 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1933 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1933 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Rolled Roofing |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 93 ft deep x 79 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 322 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1218 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-HARRIS ELETA ATWATER PL:000027-000202 |
| 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.
1218 Cornell St is owned by an individual who acquired it in November 2025.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6036 FRAMINGHAM RD, BALTIMORE, MD 21206-3114 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage POINT DIGITAL FINANCIAL INC |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 20, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 20, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 23, 1998 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2819 / 279 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 22, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0104330326 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1218 CORNELL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1220 |
| Document Number | 0000182559 |
| Book / Page | 10595 / 331 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026182559 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Title Company | VYLLA TITLE LLC, VYLLA TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6036 FRAMINGHAM RD, BALTIMORE, MD 21206-3114 |
| Document Number | 0000182559, |
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| Date | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Book Page | 10595/331 |
| Instrument | 2026182559 |
| Name | POINT DIGITAL FINANCIAL INC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 23, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 6.49% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1218 CORNELL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1220 |
| Document Number | 0104330326 |
| Book / Page | 10433 / 326 |
| Map Reference | MB 27 PG 202 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 22, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025155514 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 6036 FRAMINGHAM RD, BALTIMORE, MD 21206-3114 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6036 FRAMINGHAM RD, BALTIMORE, MD 21206-3114 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1218 Cornell St was $3,088, 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 | $3,088.00 (+2.52%) | $303,871 (-) Land $201,000 Building $102,871 | $303,871 (-) Land $201,000 Building $102,871 |
| 2025 | $3,012.00 | $303,871 Land $201,000 Building $102,871 | $303,871 Land $201,000 Building $102,871 |
| 2023 | $723.00 (+2.41%) | $110,392 Land $73,590 Building $36,802 | $110,392 Land $73,590 Building $36,802 |
| 2022 | $706.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1218 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 1218 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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