Durham County property record for 1220 Fern St, Durham, NC 27701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 875 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $28,500 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,169 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0831-57-7494 |
| Primary APN | 0831-57-7494 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 875 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 875 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 51 ft wide |
| Patio Area | 201 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1220 FERN ST |
|---|---|
| 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.
1220 Fern St is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2012.
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 | 1833 E PATRICK LN, PHOENIX, AZ 85024-2477 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 28, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201216754 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6973 / 683 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 20, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0061510481 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1220 Fern St was $2,169, up 2.6% 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 | $2,169.00 (+2.55%) | $213,424 (-) Land $108,900 Building $104,524 | $213,424 (-) Land $108,900 Building $104,524 |
| 2025 | $2,115.00 | $213,424 Land $108,900 Building $104,524 | $213,424 Land $108,900 Building $104,524 |
| 2023 | $1,055.00 (+2.33%) | $80,611 Land $27,180 Building $53,431 | $80,611 Land $27,180 Building $53,431 |
| 2022 | $1,031.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1220 Fern St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 1220 Fern 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 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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