Durham County property record for 1678 E Lawson St, Durham, NC 27703
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
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| Lot Size | 1.6 acres (69,696 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Jan 2005) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0830-59-6377 |
| Primary APN | 0830-59-6377 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 69,696 sqft (1.6 acres) |
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| Street Address | 1678 E LAWSON ST |
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| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27703 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Local Zoning Code | IL |
| Legal Description | DURHAM INDUSTRIAL DEV CO/ PROP-CROCODILE CRK/LT#02 PL000165-000118 |
| Legal Subdivision | DURHAM INDUSTRIAL DEV CO |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 2009 |
The current owner of 1678 E Lawson St bought it in January 2005.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 30, 2023
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1637 E LAWSON ST, DURHAM, NC 27703-5023 |
| Last Sale | Jan 14, 2005 · Amount on File |
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| Deed Sale | Jan 14, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0004672494 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4672 / 494 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Durham County |
| Municipality | Durham City |
| Unified School District | Durham Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $216,330 Land $126,240 Building $90,090 | $216,330 Land $126,240 Building $90,090 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1678 E Lawson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1996.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 21, 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1996–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
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.
The area around 1678 E Lawson St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 94 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 | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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