Durham County property record for 127 Nelson St, Durham, NC 27707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,372 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $273,000 (Apr 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,655 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale Feb 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0820-79-9324 |
| Primary APN | 0820-79-9324 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,372 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,372 sqft |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 780 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 116 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 136 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 127 NELSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27707-3107 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5 |
| Legal Description | WEST COLLEGE HGHTS/BLK:A/ LT#11 PL:000015-000098 |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST COLLEGE HGHTS |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 1303 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the College Heights Historic District listed 2019 · 198 contributing resources · NRIS 100003295 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
127 Nelson St is held in a trust since April 2026.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1295 W WASHINGTON ST, 115, TEMPE, AZ 85288-1233 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer OS NATIONAL TITLE |
| Feb 20, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MR COOPER |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 8, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 8, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 21, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026169698 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10517 / 783 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0101890981 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 127 NELSON ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3107 |
| Document Number | 0000169698 |
| Book / Page | 10517 / 783 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026169698 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Title Company | OS NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $55,146.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Trust |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 127 NELSON ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3107 |
| Document Number | 0088790943 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 20, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 12, 2020 |
| Title Company | VYLLA TITLE LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 127 NELSON ST DURHAM NC 277073107, DURHAM, NC 27707-3107 |
| Document Number | 0088790943 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 26, 2020 |
| Book Page | 008879/000943 |
| Instrument | 7331 |
| Name | MR COOPER |
|---|---|
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 25, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 127 Nelson St was $2,655, up 2.5% 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 | $2,655.00 (+2.51%) | $261,294 (-) Land $104,125 Building $157,169 | $261,294 (-) Land $104,125 Building $157,169 |
| 2025 | $2,590.00 | $261,294 Land $104,125 Building $157,169 | $261,294 Land $104,125 Building $157,169 |
| 2023 | $1,907.00 (+2.36%) | $145,601 Land $29,675 Building $115,926 | $145,601 Land $29,675 Building $115,926 |
| 2022 | $1,863.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 127 Nelson 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 | 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 risk around 127 Nelson 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 98% of the US · lower than 99% 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 382 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 |
| 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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