Durham County property record for 131 Nelson St, Durham, NC 27707
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,058 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0820-89-0224 |
| Primary APN | 0820-89-0224 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 116 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Street Address | 131 NELSON ST |
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| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27707-3107 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5 |
| Legal Description | WEST COLLEGE HGHTS/BLK:A/ LT#13 PL:000015-000098 |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST COLLEGE HGHTS |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| 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.
131 Nelson St, residential vacant land, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2114 OTIS ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3220 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 131 Nelson St was $1,058, 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 | $1,058.00 (+2.52%) | $104,125 (-) Land $104,125 | $104,125 (-) Land $104,125 |
| 2025 | $1,032.00 | $104,125 Land $104,125 | $104,125 Land $104,125 |
| 2023 | $388.00 (+2.37%) | $29,625 Land $29,625 | $29,625 Land $29,625 |
| 2022 | $379.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 131 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 131 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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