Orange County property record for 159 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,000 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $4,525,000 (Jun 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $63,139 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9788-37-9660 |
| Primary APN | 9788-37-9660 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 5,000 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 4 Buildings |
| Street Address | 159 E FRANKLIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHAPEL HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27514-3620 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | TC1 |
| Legal Description | N/S E FRANKLIN ST |
| Legal Subdivision | GRIMES PROPERTY |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CHAPEL HILL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 11400 |
Source: Orange County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1370, WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC 28480-1370 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 24, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2015127430 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5976 / 380 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 23, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 5473000035 |
| 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 | $63,139.00 (+3.13%) | $4,489,500 (-) Land $1,343,100 Building $3,146,400 | $4,489,500 (-) Land $1,343,100 Building $3,146,400 |
| 2025 | $61,225.00 (+29.8%) | $4,489,500 (+62.29%) Land $1,343,100 Building $3,146,400 | $4,489,500 (+62.29%) Land $1,343,100 Building $3,146,400 |
| 2023 | $47,169.00 | $2,766,400 Land $1,381,500 Building $1,384,900 | $2,766,400 Land $1,381,500 Building $1,384,900 |
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 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 | 1 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.5% 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 | 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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