Durham County property record for 1406 James St, Durham, NC 27707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,456 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $325,000 (Oct 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $6,333 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0821-13-9869 |
| Primary APN | 0821-13-9869 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,456 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,736 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1916 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 156 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1406 JAMES ST |
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| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27707-1512 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5 |
| Legal Description | PROP-TURNEY CANDACE M & K ILLAM GEORGE M ET AL LAK PL:000173-000114 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Lakewood Park Historic District listed 2003 · 76 contributing resources · NRIS 03000340 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1406 James St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2019.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1406 JAMES ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1512 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 23, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 23, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201237715 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7101 / 238 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 21, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0086270984 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 4, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1406 JAMES ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1512 |
| Document Number | 0086270984 |
| Book / Page | 008627 / 000984 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 10578 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 12, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 1406 JAMES ST DURHAM NC 277071512, DURHAM, NC 27707-1512 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1406 James St was $6,333, 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 | $6,333.00 (+2.53%) | $623,211 (-) Land $282,000 Building $341,211 | $623,211 (-) Land $282,000 Building $341,211 |
| 2025 | $6,177.00 | $623,211 Land $282,000 Building $341,211 | $623,211 Land $282,000 Building $341,211 |
| 2023 | $5,896.00 (+2.34%) | $450,177 Land $48,080 Building $402,097 | $450,177 Land $48,080 Building $402,097 |
| 2022 | $5,761.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1406 James St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1983.
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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1983) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1983 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 1406 James 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 96% of the US · lower than 97.9% 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 |
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| 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 298 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 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Hotwire Communications.
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