Durham County property record for 129 Nelson St, Durham, NC 27707 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,987 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (May 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,172 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale May 2018 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0820-79-9279 |
| Primary APN | 0820-79-9279 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,987 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,330 sqft |
| Basement Area | 640 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 640 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 116 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 136 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 129 NELSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27707-3107 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WEST COLLEGE HGHTS/BLK:A/ LT#12 PL:000015-000098 |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST COLLEGE HGHTS |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 1303 |
Source: Durham County records · APN 0820-79-9279
Assessment roll updated September 23, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 8321 FAYETTEVILLE RD, DURHAM, NC 27713-7015 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Date | Document |
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| Jul 13, 2026 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| May 03, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Aug 03, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Apr 28, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 03, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 03, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 03, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201814735 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8416 / 234 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 07, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000180815 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 129 NELSON ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3107 |
| Document Number | 0000180815 |
| Book / Page | 10585 / 395 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 07, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026180815 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 8321 FAYETTEVILLE RD, DURHAM, NC 27713-7015 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | May 03, 2018 |
| Property Address | 129 NELSON ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3107 |
| Document Number | 0084160234 |
| Book / Page | 008416 / 000234 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 14735 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $450.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 129 NELSON ST DURHAM NC 277073107, DURHAM, NC 27707-3107 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 03, 2017 |
| Property Address | 129 NELSON ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3107 |
| Document Number | 0082410251 |
| Book / Page | 008241 / 000251 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 27070 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 09, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $170.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 5105 PINEBROOK DR DURHAM NC 277138017, DURHAM, NC 27713-8017 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 129 NELSON ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3107 |
| Document Number | 0081720755 |
| Book / Page | 008172 / 000755 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 14099 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $134.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3628 TRAIL TWENTY THREE DURHAM NC 277075156, DURHAM, NC 27707-5156 |
Source: Durham County records · Assessment roll updated September 23, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Durham County |
| Municipality | Durham City |
| Unified School District | Durham Public Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,172.00 (+25.72%) | $320,009 (+66.12%) Land $104,125 Building $215,884 | $320,009 (+66.12%) Land $104,125 Building $215,884 |
| 2023 | $2,523.00 (+2.35%) | $192,638 Land $29,675 Building $162,963 | $192,638 Land $29,675 Building $162,963 |
| 2022 | $2,465.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Durham County (37063C), updated June 21, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 370630013031, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 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.
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| 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 USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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