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1916 Cecil St, Durham, NC 27707 Property Records

Durham County property record for 1916 Cecil St, Durham, NC 27707

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 2,316 sqft · built 1946
Lot Size0.17 acres (7,405 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$298,000 (Jul 2020)
Tax Bill$3,446 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2023 Second Mortgage
Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage
+ 5 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0820-79-5101

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0820-79-5101
Alternative APNs
  • 0820-79-51-0134
  • 082008795123
  • 115893

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,316 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area1,796 sqft
Basement Area520 sqft
Unfinished Basement520 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1946
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1946
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialConcrete Block
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,405 sqft (0.17 acres)
Garage TypeCarport
CarportCarport

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address1916 CECIL ST
CityDURHAM
StateNC
Zip27707-3106
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRU-5
Legal DescriptionWEST COLLEGE HGHTS/BLK:C/ LT#11 PL:000015-000098
Legal SubdivisionWEST COLLEGE HGHTS
Legal BlockC
Legal Lot Number11
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Township / Civil DivisionDURHAM
Census Block Group1
Census Block1009
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

1916 Cecil St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2020.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1916 CECIL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3106
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 11, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Jul 14, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI
TOWNE MTG/CAROLINAS
Oct 11, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Oct 11, 2019Warranty Deed, Construction Loan
ATTORNEY ONLY
Jan 22, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Dec 21, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Oct 23, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 14, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 14, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior SaleOct 11, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202027654
Deed Book / Page9004 / 147
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Property Address1916 CECIL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3106
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 20, 2023
Title CompanyAMROCK INC, AMROCK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1916 CECIL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3106

Mortgage

Document Number0099980561
DateOct 11, 2023
Book Page9998/561
Instrument2023076584
Lender
NameROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term241 Months
DueNov 1, 2043

July 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateJul 14, 2020
Property Address1916 CECIL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3106
Document Number0090040147
Book / Page009004 / 000147
Instrument DateJul 13, 2020
Instrument27654
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 1, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$596.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address1916 CECIL ST DURHAM NC 277073106, DURHAM, NC 27707-3106

Mortgage

Document Number90040149
DateJul 14, 2020
Book Page009004/000149
Instrument27655
Lender
NameTOWNE MTG/CAROLINAS
TypeMortgage Company
AddressRALEIGH, NC 27609
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJul 13, 2050

October 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateOct 11, 2019
Property Address1916 CECIL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3106
Document Number0087740604
Book / Page008774 / 000604
Instrument DateOct 11, 2019
Instrument37510
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 23, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address917 ELLIS RD DURHAM NC 277036020, DURHAM, NC 27703-6020

October 2019: Warranty Deed, Construction Loan

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateOct 11, 2019
Property Address1916 CECIL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3106
Document Number0087740601
Book / Page008774 / 000601
Instrument DateOct 10, 2019
Instrument37509
Transaction TypeConstruction Loan
Record UpdatedOct 23, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$250.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address3417 S ALSTON AVE DURHAM NC 277131517, DURHAM, NC 27713-1517

January 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateJan 22, 2019
Property Address1916 CECIL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3106
Document Number0085820017
Book / Page008582 / 000017
Instrument DateJan 22, 2019
Instrument1834
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 1, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address13200 STRICKLAND RD #114-217 RALEIGH NC 276135212, 114-21, RALEIGH, NC 27613-5212

December 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateDec 21, 2017
Property Address1916 CECIL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3106
Document Number0083340543
Book / Page008334 / 000543
Instrument DateDec 12, 2017
Instrument45030
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 3, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$170.00
Additional
  • Notice of Trustee Sale
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1916 CECIL ST DURHAM NC 277073106, DURHAM, NC 27707-3106

October 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateOct 23, 2017
Property Address1916 CECIL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3106
Document Number0082930555
Book / Page008293 / 000555
Instrument DateOct 18, 2017
Instrument37220
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 30, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12703 PRESTWICK DR FORT WASHINGTON MD 207446429, FORT WASHINGTON, MD 20744-6429

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 1916 Cecil St was $3,446, up 2.5% from the year before.

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$3,446.00 (+2.53%)$339,100 (-) Land $102,375 Building $236,725$339,100 (-) Land $102,375 Building $236,725
2025$3,361.00$339,100 Land $102,375 Building $236,725$339,100 Land $102,375 Building $236,725
2023$2,664.00 (+2.34%)$203,402 Land $29,175 Building $174,227$203,402 Land $29,175 Building $174,227
2022$2,603.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1916 Cecil St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

Wildfire risk around 1916 Cecil 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 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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