Durham County property record for 1609 Merrick St, Durham, NC 27701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Apr 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $2,651 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0821-90-9829 |
| Primary APN | 0821-90-9829 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Basement Area | 500 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 228 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1609 MERRICK ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27701-4537 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5 |
| Legal Description | STOKESDALE/BLK:I/LT#05 PL:00005A-000044 |
| Legal Subdivision | STOKESDALE |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 1301 |
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5920 S MIAMI BLVD, 204, MORRISVILLE, NC 27560-8305 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 10, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 10, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20149696 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7470 / 720 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 1609 MERRICK ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-4537 |
| Document Number | 0084770427 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1609 MERRICK ST DURHAM NC 277014537, DURHAM, NC 27701-4537 |
| Document Number | 0084770427 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 30, 2018 |
| Book Page | 008477/000427 |
| Instrument | 26474 |
| Name | SELF-HELP NEW MARKETS XIII LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 W MAIN ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-3215 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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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 | $2,651.00 (+2.55%) | $260,854 (-) Land $102,375 Building $158,479 | $260,854 (-) Land $102,375 Building $158,479 |
| 2025 | $2,585.00 (+129.98%) | $260,854 (+203.88%) Land $102,375 Building $158,479 | $260,854 (+203.88%) Land $102,375 Building $158,479 |
| 2023 | $1,124.00 (+2.37%) | $85,842 Land $23,440 Building $62,402 | $85,842 Land $23,440 Building $62,402 |
| 2022 | $1,098.00 |
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
| 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.
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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