Durham County property record for 1224 Helms St, Durham, NC 27713
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $313,000 (Sep 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $813 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0830-20-6292 |
| Primary APN | 0830-20-6292 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
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| Street Address | 1224 HELMS ST |
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| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27713-2052 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | CC |
| Legal Description | TOWNES AT COURTNEY CREEK/ PH:01&01B/LT#004 PL:000204-000016 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNES AT COURTNEY CREEK |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | TRIANGLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 2026 |
1224 Helms St, residential vacant land, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2026.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1224 HELMS ST, DURHAM, NC 27713-2052 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Couple |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 4, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 4, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026186772 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10620 / 221 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1224 HELMS ST, DURHAM, NC 27713-2052 |
| Document Number | 0000186772 |
| Book / Page | 10620 / 221 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026186772 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $63,226.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1224 HELMS ST, DURHAM, NC 27713-2052 |
| Document Number | 0000186773, |
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| Date | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026186773 |
| Name | MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 4.13% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1224 Helms St was $813.
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 | $80,000 (-) Land $80,000 | $80,000 (-) Land $80,000 | |
| 2025 | $813.00 | $80,000 Land $80,000 | $80,000 Land $80,000 |
| 2023 | $785.00 (+2.35%) | $60,000 Land $60,000 | $60,000 Land $60,000 |
| 2022 | $767.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1224 Helms St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2009–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
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 1224 Helms 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 94% of the US · lower than 96% of North Carolina |
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| 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 |
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| 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 231 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier, Hotwire Communications.
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