1903 Cecil St, Durham, NC 27707 Property Records

Durham County property record for 1903 Cecil St, Durham, NC 27707

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 2,237 sqft · built 1958
Lot Size0.21 acres (9,148 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$291,500 (Feb 2024)
Tax Bill$3,176 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2024 Mortgage
Feb 2024 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0820-79-4433

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0820-79-4433
Alternative APNs
  • 0820-79-44-3301
  • 082007794433
  • 117117

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,237 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area1,481 sqft
Basement Area756 sqft
Unfinished Basement756 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1958
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1958
Architectural StyleSplit Level
Exterior MaterialBrick Veneer
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area9,148 sqft (0.21 acres)
Lot Dimensions110 ft deep x 91 ft wide
Garage TypeCarport
CarportCarport
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchPorch
Porch Area163 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address1903 CECIL ST
CityDURHAM
StateNC
Zip27707-3105
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRU-5
Legal DescriptionWEST COLLEGE HGHTS/BLK:B/ LT#13 PL:000015-000098
Legal SubdivisionWEST COLLEGE HGHTS
Legal BlockB
Legal Lot Number13
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Township / Civil DivisionDURHAM
Census Block Group1
Census Block1010
Census Tract1303

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the College Heights Historic District
listed 2019 · 198 contributing resources · NRIS 100003295

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1604 DELAWARE AVE, DURHAM, NC 27705-3505
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 7, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
STATE EMPLOYEES CU
Feb 7, 2024Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
STATE EMPLOYEES CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 7, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 7, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202486449
Deed Book / Page10049 / 548
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Property Address1903 CECIL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3105
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 15, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1604 DELAWARE AVE, DURHAM, NC 27705-3505

Mortgage

Document NumberOPR100490560
DateFeb 7, 2024
Book PageOPR 10049/560
Instrument2024086450
Lender
NameSTATE EMPLOYEES CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressPO BOX 25279, RALEIGH, NC 27611
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2054

February 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateFeb 7, 2024
Property Address1903 CECIL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3105
Document Number0100490548
Book / Page10049 / 548
Map ReferenceMB 15 PG 98
Instrument DateFeb 7, 2024
Instrument2024086449
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 7, 2024
Title CompanyICON TITLE AGENCY LLC, BEACON TITLE AGENCY LLC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address121 LAURELMILL DR, HARVEST, AL 35749-9308

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1604 DELAWARE AVE, DURHAM, NC 27705-3505

Mortgage

Document Number2024086450
DateFeb 7, 2024
Instrument2024086450
Lender
NameSTATE EMPLOYEES CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2054

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 17, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyDurham County
MunicipalityDurham City
Unified School DistrictDurham Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$3,176.00 (+2.52%)$312,531 (-) Land $105,875 Building $206,656$312,531 (-) Land $105,875 Building $206,656
2025$3,098.00 (+30.28%)$312,531 (+72.11%) Land $105,875 Building $206,656$312,531 (+72.11%) Land $105,875 Building $206,656
2023$2,378.00 (+2.32%)$181,583 Land $30,250 Building $151,333$181,583 Land $30,250 Building $151,333
2022$2,324.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 99% of North Carolina
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF DURHAM
serves 333,490 people · EPA ID NC0332010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 382 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Google Fiber
Fiber
8,000 / 8,000
Frontier
Fiber
7,000 / 7,000
AT&T
Fiber
5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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