Durham County property record for 1520 James St, Durham, NC 27707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,350 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.52 acres (22,651 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $670,000 (Oct 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $5,608 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0821-12-7889 |
| Primary APN | 0821-12-7889 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,350 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,320 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,651 sqft (0.52 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 263 ft deep x 87 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1520 JAMES ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27707-1514 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5 |
| Legal Description | LAKEWOOD PARK/LT#09 LAKEWOOD PARK/HD PL:00005A-000032 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKEWOOD PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
1520 James St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2024.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1520 JAMES ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1514 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 21, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 21, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 28, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024112440 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10191 / 260 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | May 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1520 JAMES ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1514 |
| Document Number | 0093450277 |
| Book / Page | 9345 / 277 |
| Map Reference | MB 5 PG 32 |
| Instrument Date | May 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021027076 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $640.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2814 CHAPEL HILL RD, 2814, DURHAM, NC 27707-2703 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1520 JAMES ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-1514 |
| Document Number | 2021027077 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021027077 |
| Name | CORPORATE INVESTORS MORTGAGE GROUP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1520 James St was $5,608, 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 | $5,608.00 (+2.52%) | ||
| 2025 | $5,470.00 | $551,864 Land $357,200 Building $194,664 | $551,864 Land $357,200 Building $194,664 |
| 2023 | $3,130.00 (+2.35%) | $238,999 Land $60,760 Building $178,239 | $238,999 Land $60,760 Building $178,239 |
| 2022 | $3,058.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1520 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 1520 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 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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