Durham County property record for 1608 Merrick St, Durham, NC 27701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,359 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $72,000 (May 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $3,423 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0821-90-7946 |
| Primary APN | 0821-90-7946 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,359 sqft Heated Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 270 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1608 MERRICK ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27701-4538 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5 |
| Legal Description | STOKESDALE/BLK:A/LT#08 LT #10 PL:00005A-000044 |
| Legal Subdivision | STOKESDALE |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 8,10 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 1301 |
1608 Merrick St is owned by a company that bought it in May 2010.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1008 SAN ANTONIO BLVD, DURHAM, NC 27703-8368 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 21, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201014811 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6479 / 262 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 14, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0064060481 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1608 Merrick St was $3,423, 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 | $3,423.00 (+2.52%) | $336,891 (-) Land $117,250 Building $219,641 | $336,891 (-) Land $117,250 Building $219,641 |
| 2025 | $3,339.00 | $336,891 Land $117,250 Building $219,641 | $336,891 Land $117,250 Building $219,641 |
| 2023 | $1,544.00 (+2.39%) | $117,895 Land $26,860 Building $91,035 | $117,895 Land $26,860 Building $91,035 |
| 2022 | $1,508.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1608 Merrick St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 21, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1608 Merrick 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 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 | 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 462 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 |
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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