Orange County property record for 1521 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
| Property Type | Apartment House (2-4 Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 43,940 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 3.71 acres (161,608 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $194,915 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9799-04-3366 |
| Primary APN | 9799-04-3366 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 100 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 43,940 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Lot Area | 161,608 sqft (3.71 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Street Address | 1521 E FRANKLIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHAPEL HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27514-2815 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartment House (2-4 Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | R1R5 |
| Legal Description | NW/S 15-501A (FRANKLIN ST) |
| Legal Subdivision | FRANKLIN WOODS APARTMENTS |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CHAPEL HILL |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 11902 |
1521 E Franklin St, a residential property, is owned by a company.
Source: Orange County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2922 HATHAWAY RD, RICHMOND, VA 23225-1724 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1521 E Franklin St was $194,915, down 14.3% from the year before.
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 | $194,915.00 (-14.32%) | $13,322,100 (-18.39%) Land $3,141,700 Building $10,180,400 | $13,322,100 (-18.39%) Land $3,141,700 Building $10,180,400 |
| 2025 | $227,496.00 | $16,323,400 Land $3,878,600 Building $12,444,800 | $16,323,400 Land $3,878,600 Building $12,444,800 |
| 2023 | $161,348.00 | $8,963,800 Land $3,710,000 Building $5,253,800 | $8,963,800 Land $3,710,000 Building $5,253,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1521 E Franklin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 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 1521 E Franklin St is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 | 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 111 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Google Fiber, T-Mobile.
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