Durham County property record for 1218 Truman St, Durham, NC 27701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 875 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $73,000 (Jan 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,185 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0830-38-0421 |
| Primary APN | 0830-38-0421 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 875 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 975 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 85 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1218 TRUMAN ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27701-4811 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5 |
| Legal Description | PROP-JONES ALTIMORE/COOPE R LTS/LT#08A PT PL:00018A-000006 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8A |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 1400 |
1218 Truman St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2007.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1218 TRUMAN ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-4811 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 29, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 29, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 12, 1998 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5492 / 629 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1218 Truman St was $1,185, 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 | $1,185.00 (+2.51%) | $233,383 (-) Land $110,700 Building $122,683 | $233,383 (-) Land $110,700 Building $122,683 |
| 2025 | $1,156.00 | $233,383 Land $110,700 Building $122,683 | $233,383 Land $110,700 Building $122,683 |
| 2023 | $472.00 (+2.39%) | $72,110 Land $15,337 Building $56,773 | $72,110 Land $15,337 Building $56,773 |
| 2022 | $461.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1218 Truman St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2016.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2016–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Wildfire risk around 1218 Truman 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 173 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 | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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