128 Nelson St, Durham, NC 27707 Property Records

Durham County property record for 128 Nelson St, Durham, NC 27707

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,570 sqft · built 1951
Lot Size0.21 acres (9,148 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$200,000 (Dec 2025)
Tax Bill$2,739 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2025 Sale & Mortgage
Dec 2025 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0820-79-8212

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0820-79-8212
Alternative APNs
  • 0820-79-82-1227
  • 082008798212
  • 117131

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,570 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area1,453 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1951
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1951
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialBrick Veneer
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area9,148 sqft (0.21 acres)
Lot Dimensions135 ft deep x 68 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area276 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchPorch
Porch Area168 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address128 NELSON ST
CityDURHAM
StateNC
Zip27707-3108
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRU-5
Legal DescriptionWEST COLLEGE HGHTS/BLK:B/ LT#08 PL:000015-000098
Legal SubdivisionWEST COLLEGE HGHTS
Legal BlockB
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Township / Civil DivisionDURHAM
Census Block Group1
Census Block1010
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 shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address128 NELSON ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3108
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 19, 2025Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
DENIS ALIZE
Dec 19, 2025Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jul 12, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 19, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 19, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 19, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2025158332
Deed Book / Page10449 / 390
Prior Transfer DateJul 5, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0084640662
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateDec 19, 2025
Property Address128 NELSON ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3108
Document Number0104490116
Book / Page10449 / 116
Map ReferenceMB 15 PG 98
Instrument DateDec 19, 2025
Instrument2025158295
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 1, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$330.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address828 JEROME RD, DURHAM, NC 27713-1245

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2001 DUNCAN DR NW # 313, 313, KENNESAW, GA 30144-3513
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number2025158296
DateDec 19, 2025
Instrument2025158296
Lender
NameDENIS ALIZE
TypePrivate Party
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term12 Months
DueDec 19, 2026

December 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateDec 19, 2025
Property Address128 NELSON ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3108
Document Number0104490390
Book / Page10449 / 390
Map ReferenceMB 15 PG 98
Instrument DateDec 19, 2025
Instrument2025158332
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 1, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$400.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address2001 DUNCAN DR NW, KENNESAW, GA 30144-3513

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address128 NELSON ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3108

July 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateJul 12, 2018
Property Address128 NELSON ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3108
Document Number0084640662
Book / Page008464 / 000662
Instrument DateJul 5, 2018
Instrument24041
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 24, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address128 NELSON ST DURHAM NC 277073108, DURHAM, NC 27707-3108

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$2,739.00 (+2.51%)$269,552 (-) Land $105,875 Building $163,677$269,552 (-) Land $105,875 Building $163,677
2025$2,672.00 (+33.07%)$269,552 (+75.81%) Land $105,875 Building $163,677$269,552 (+75.81%) Land $105,875 Building $163,677
2023$2,008.00 (+72.81%)$153,322 Land $30,200 Building $123,122$153,322 Land $30,200 Building $123,122
2022$1,162.00

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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