123 Nelson St, Durham, NC 27707 Property Records

Durham County property record for 123 Nelson St, Durham, NC 27707

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,608 sqft · built 1956
Lot Size0.19 acres (8,276 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$142,000 (Sep 2011)
Tax Bill$1,591 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2020 Mortgage
May 2018 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0820-79-8434

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0820-79-8434
Alternative APNs
  • 0820-79-84-3419
  • 082008798425
  • 117097

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,608 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area1,608 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1956
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1956
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialBrick Veneer
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,276 sqft (0.19 acres)
Lot Dimensions116 ft deep x 70 ft wide
PorchPorch
Porch Area47 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address123 NELSON ST
CityDURHAM
StateNC
Zip27707-3107
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRU-5
Legal DescriptionWEST COLLEGE HGHTS/BLK:A/ LT#09 PL:000015-000098
Legal SubdivisionWEST COLLEGE HGHTS
Legal BlockA
Legal Lot Number9
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Township / Civil DivisionDURHAM
Census Block Group1
Census Block1009
Census Tract1303

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the College Heights Historic District
listed 2019 · 198 contributing resources · NRIS 100003295

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

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 RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address123 NELSON ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3107
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 16, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
May 30, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 21, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 21, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201128500
Deed Book / Page6804 / 622
Last Transfer DateMay 24, 2018
Transfer Doc0084330931
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Property Address123 NELSON ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3107
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address123 NELSON ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3107

Mortgage

Document Number0091010065
DateOct 16, 2020
Book Page9101/65
Instrument2020044414
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressDES MOINES, IA 50328
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term252 Months
DueOct 1, 2041

May 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateMay 30, 2018
Property Address123 NELSON ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3107
Document Number0084330931
Book / Page008433 / 000931
Instrument DateMay 24, 2018
Instrument18147
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 11, 2018

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address123 NELSON ST DURHAM NC 277073107, DURHAM, NC 27707-3107

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyDurham County
MunicipalityDurham City
Unified School DistrictDurham Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,591.00 (+2.51%)$313,233 (-) Land $104,125 Building $209,108$313,233 (-) Land $104,125 Building $209,108
2025$1,552.00 (+28.9%)$313,233 (+70.26%) Land $104,125 Building $209,108$313,233 (+70.26%) Land $104,125 Building $209,108
2023$1,204.00 (+2.29%)$183,977 Land $29,675 Building $154,302$183,977 Land $29,675 Building $154,302
2022$1,177.00

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

Flood

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies3 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 99% of North Carolina
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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 SystemCITY OF DURHAM
serves 333,490 people · EPA ID NC0332010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 382 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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