Durham County property record for 1611 Merrick St, Durham, NC 27701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $71,500 (Oct 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $2,623 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0821-90-8885 |
| Primary APN | 0821-90-8885 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,092 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Patio Area | 276 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1611 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#06-07 N PT PL:00005A-000044 |
| Legal Subdivision | STOKESDALE |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6,7 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 1301 |
1611 Merrick St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2000.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1611 MERRICK ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-4537 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2938 / 89 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1611 Merrick St was $2,623, 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 | $2,623.00 (+2.54%) | $258,124 (-) Land $95,375 Building $162,749 | $258,124 (-) Land $95,375 Building $162,749 |
| 2025 | $2,558.00 | $258,124 Land $95,375 Building $162,749 | $258,124 Land $95,375 Building $162,749 |
| 2023 | $1,237.00 (+2.32%) | $94,476 Land $21,840 Building $72,636 | $94,476 Land $21,840 Building $72,636 |
| 2022 | $1,209.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1611 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 1611 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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