Durham County property record for 1218 Fern St, Durham, NC 27701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 850 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $97,000 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,981 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0831-57-7444 |
| Primary APN | 0831-57-7444 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 850 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 750 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 51 ft wide |
| Patio Area | 112 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1218 FERN ST |
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| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27701-3531 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5(2) |
| Legal Description | EASTERN HEIGHTS/BLK:03/LT #07-12 NKA T WRIGHT/LT#0 PL:000044-000114 |
| Legal Subdivision | EASTERN HGHTS |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,12 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 1001 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the East Durham Historic District listed 2004 · 731 contributing resources · NRIS 04001393 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1218 FERN ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-3531 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 26, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201629242 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8007 / 365 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 1218 FERN ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-3531 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0095280025 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Book Page | 9528/25 |
| Instrument | 2021058163 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FORT MILL, SC 29707 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
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 | $1,981.00 (+2.54%) | $194,995 (-) Land $108,000 Building $86,995 | $194,995 (-) Land $108,000 Building $86,995 |
| 2025 | $1,932.00 (+86.13%) | $194,995 (+146%) Land $108,000 Building $86,995 | $194,995 (+146%) Land $108,000 Building $86,995 |
| 2023 | $1,038.00 (+2.37%) | $79,265 Land $27,067 Building $52,198 | $79,265 Land $27,067 Building $52,198 |
| 2022 | $1,014.00 |
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 · 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 | 2 in force |
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.
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 543 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 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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