1253 Merrick St, Durham, NC 27701 Property Records

Durham County property record for 1253 Merrick St, Durham, NC 27701

Property Summary

Property TypeVacant Land
Lot Size0.06 acres (2,614 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Tax Bill$16 (2026)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0831-02-3136

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0831-02-3136
Alternative APNs
  • 0831-02-31-3652
  • 083117023136
  • 118118

Exterior

Lot Area2,614 sqft (0.06 acres)
Lot Dimensions50 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

SewerMunicipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address1253 MERRICK ST
CityDURHAM
StateNC
Zip27701-4331
Property CategoryVacant Land
Property TypeVacant Land > Uncategorized
Local Zoning CodeRU-5
Legal DescriptionSTOKESDALE/BLK:E/LT#08 PT PL:00005A-000044
Legal SubdivisionSTOKESDALE
Legal BlockE
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Township / Civil DivisionDURHAM
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract1301

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the Stokesdale Historic District
listed 2010 · 229 contributing resources · NRIS 10001093

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 shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address131 MASONDALE AVE, DURHAM, NC 27707-3151
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

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$16.00$1,632 (-) Land $1,632$1,632 (-) Land $1,632
2025$16.00 (-52.94%)$1,632 (-38.23%) Land $1,632$1,632 (-38.23%) Land $1,632
2023$34.00 (+3.03%)$2,642 Land $2,642$2,642 Land $2,642
2022$33.00

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 462 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 · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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