Durham County property record for 1509 James St, Durham, NC 27707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,637 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $315,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $4,867 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0821-23-1118 |
| Primary APN | 0821-23-1118 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,637 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 1,300 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,290 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 256 sqft |
| Patio Area | 112 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 082113231119 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1509 JAMES ST |
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27707-1513 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5 |
| Legal Description | LAKEWOOD PARK/LT#19 LAKEWOOD PARK/HD PL:00005A-000033 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKEWOOD PARK |
| Legal Block | 23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: Durham County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1509 JAMES ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1513 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0009150767 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9150 / 767 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1509 JAMES ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1513 |
| Document Number | 0091500767 |
| Book / Page | 009150 / 000767 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 52496 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $630.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1509 JAMES ST DURHAM NC 277071513, DURHAM, NC 27707-1513 |
Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,867.00 (+35.76%) | $491,022 (+79.39%) Land $300,800 Building $190,222 | $491,022 (+79.39%) Land $300,800 Building $190,222 |
| 2023 | $3,585.00 (+2.34%) | $273,714 Land $51,320 Building $222,394 | $273,714 Land $51,320 Building $222,394 |
| 2022 | $3,503.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 96% 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 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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