Orange County property record for 140 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
| Property Type | Exempt (Full or Partial) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,471 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9788-37-8249 |
| Primary APN | 9788-37-8249 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 4,471 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Street Address | 140 E FRANKLIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHAPEL HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27514-3617 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Exempt (Full or Partial) |
| Local Zoning Code | OI4 |
| Legal Description | 2 & 3 CHAPEL HILL INS & REATLY CO P1/70 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CHAPEL HILL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 11601 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chapel Hill Historic District listed 1971 · 50 contributing resources · NRIS 71000604 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
140 E Franklin St is owned by a company.
Source: Orange County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514 |
| Owner Type | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| Municipality | Chapel Hill Town |
| County | Orange County |
| Unified School District | Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,514,500 (+11.2%) Land $1,219,700 Building $294,800 | $1,514,500 (+11.2%) Land $1,219,700 Building $294,800 | |
| 2025 | Additional exemption filed | $1,362,000 Land $1,067,200 Building $294,800 | $1,362,000 Land $1,067,200 Building $294,800 |
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $1,457,900 Land $1,219,600 Building $238,300 | $1,457,900 Land $1,219,600 Building $238,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 140 E Franklin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1996.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1996–2000) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2000 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 140 E Franklin St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | ORANGE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY serves 86,500 people · EPA ID NC0368010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) 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 313 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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