1228 Metropolitan Dr, Durham, NC 27713 Property Records

Durham County property record for 1228 Metropolitan Dr, Durham, NC 27713

Property Summary

Property Type	Townhouse
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,436 sqft · built 2016
Lot Size	0.03 acres (1,307 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$225,000 (Jun 2020)
Tax Bill	$3,457 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone AE (high risk)
APN	`0728-86-1036`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0728-86-1036`
Alternative APNs	`0728-86-10-3685` `216616`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,436 sqft Heated Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2016
Effective Year Built	Effective 2016
Architectural Style	Townhouse
Lot Area	1,307 sqft (0.03 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1228 METROPOLITAN DR
City	DURHAM
State	NC
Zip	27713-2548
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning Code	OI
Legal Description	MERIDIAN TOWNHOMES/LT#028 PL:000193-000249
Legal Subdivision	MERIDIAN TOWNHOMES
Legal Lot Number	28
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Township / Civil Division	TRIANGLE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1017
Census Tract	2035

Owner

1228 Metropolitan Dr, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2020.

Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1228 METROPOLITAN DR, DURHAM, NC 27713-2548
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 23, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 23, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jun 29, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202024192
Deed Book / Page	8983 / 653
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 10, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc	0078880653
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Recording Date	Jun 23, 2020
Property Address	1228 METROPOLITAN DR, DURHAM, NC 27713-2548
Document Number	0089830653
Book / Page	008983 / 000653
Instrument Date	Jun 19, 2020
Instrument	24192
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 3, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$450.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1228 METROPOLITAN DR DURHAM NC 277132548, DURHAM, NC 27713-2548

Mortgage

Document Number	89830655
Date	Jun 23, 2020
Book Page	008983/000655
Instrument	24193

Lender

Name	DAS ACQUISITION
Address	SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 22, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 1228 Metropolitan Dr was $3,457, up 2.5% from the year before.

Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 17, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	North Carolina
County	Durham County
Municipality	Durham City
Unified School District	Durham Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$3,457.00 (+2.52%)	$340,252 (-) Land $85,000 Building $255,252	$340,252 (-) Land $85,000 Building $255,252
2025	$3,372.00	$340,252 Land $85,000 Building $255,252	$340,252 Land $85,000 Building $255,252
2023	$2,542.00 (+2.38%)	$194,067 Land $36,800 Building $157,267	$194,067 Land $36,800 Building $157,267
2022	$2,483.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1228 Metropolitan Dr in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone AE high risk
100-Year Floodplain	Yes 1% annual chance
Floodway	No
Base Flood Elevation	Varies along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance Requirement	Required federally backed loans
Community Rating System	Class 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	3 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

Wildfire risk around 1228 Metropolitan Dr is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood	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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 218 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20