Durham County property record for 1308 Watts St, Durham, NC 27701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,229 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $151,500 (Aug 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $5,155 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Transfer Jul 2017 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0822-63-4961 |
| Primary APN | 0822-63-4961 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,229 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 989 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 339 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1308 WATTS ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27701-1135 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-8 |
| Legal Description | PROP-DOLLAR DEMERIUS EST/ LT#041 TRINITY HEIGHTS/H PL:00006A-000035 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROP-DOLLAR DEMERIUS EST |
| Legal Lot Number | 41 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 302 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Trinity Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 2004 · 367 contributing resources · NRIS 04000568 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1308 Watts St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2023.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1308 WATTS ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-1135 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 |
|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer STEWART TITLE GURANTY, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY |
| Jul 31, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Aug 25, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4074 / 989 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 8, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0099860948 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 19, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1308 WATTS ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-1135 |
| Document Number | 0099860948 |
| Book / Page | 9986 / 948 |
| Map Reference | MB 6 PG 35 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 8, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023074494 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE GURANTY, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1308 WATTS ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-1135 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1308 WATTS ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-1135 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 1308 WATTS ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-1135 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0082380800 |
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| Date | Jul 31, 2017 |
| Book Page | 8238/800 |
| Instrument | 2017026588 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2037 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 1308 WATTS ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-1135 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0090460109 |
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| Date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Book Page | 9046/109 |
| Instrument | 2020034966 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2040 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1308 Watts St was $5,155, 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 | $5,155.00 (+2.53%) | $507,311 (-) Land $342,225 Building $165,086 | $507,311 (-) Land $342,225 Building $165,086 |
| 2025 | $5,028.00 | $507,311 Land $342,225 Building $165,086 | $507,311 Land $342,225 Building $165,086 |
| 2023 | $2,722.00 (+2.33%) | $207,862 Land $117,100 Building $90,762 | $207,862 Land $117,100 Building $90,762 |
| 2022 | $2,660.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1308 Watts St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1996.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1996 · Hurricane Fran |
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 1308 Watts 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 97% of the US · lower than 98.5% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 448 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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