Durham County property record for 1809 W Markham Ave, Durham, NC 27705
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,200 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,759 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0822-32-5422 |
| Primary APN | 0822-32-5422 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1809 W MARKHAM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27705-4806 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | CD-S1 |
| Legal Description | PROP-BELL V E/LT#02 DBA/BOOKS DO FURNISH ROOM PL:000019-000159 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 402 |
1809 W Markham Ave, a commercial property, is owned by an individual.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1316 GEORGIA AVE, DURHAM, NC 27705-3173 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1809 W Markham Ave was $2,759.
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 | $2,759.00 | $271,540 Land $248,266 Building $23,274 | $271,540 Land $248,266 Building $23,274 |
| 2025 | $2,759.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,607.00 (+2.36%) | $122,702 Land $85,660 Building $37,042 | $122,702 Land $85,660 Building $37,042 |
| 2022 | $1,570.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1809 W Markham Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2019.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2019 · rainfall accumulation |
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 1809 W Markham Ave 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 367 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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