Durham County property record for 1917 Taylor St, Durham, NC 27703
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 2,332 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $52,000 (Nov 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $3,144 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0831-64-5914 |
| Primary APN | 0831-64-5914 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,332 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,156 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 94 ft deep x 69 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 280 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1917 TAYLOR ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27703-3148 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5(2) |
| Legal Description | THE DRIVER LAND/BLK:G/LT# 27 GR PT EAST DURHAM/HD PL:00005A-000059 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE DRIVER LAND |
| Legal Block | G |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 1002 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the East Durham Historic District listed 2004 · 731 contributing resources · NRIS 04001393 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1917 Taylor St, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2007.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 134 PRESIDENTS DR, DURHAM, NC 27704-2168 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 16, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 16, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 15, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5797 / 338 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 14, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0057140592 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1917 Taylor St was $3,144, down 14.5% 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 | $3,144.00 (-14.47%) | $309,374 (-16.58%) Land $104,400 Building $204,974 | $309,374 (-16.58%) Land $104,400 Building $204,974 |
| 2025 | $3,676.00 | $370,867 Land $104,400 Building $266,467 | $370,867 Land $104,400 Building $266,467 |
| 2023 | $1,453.00 (+2.32%) | $110,958 Land $26,032 Building $84,926 | $110,958 Land $26,032 Building $84,926 |
| 2022 | $1,420.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1917 Taylor St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1999.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1999) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1999 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 1917 Taylor 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 97% of the US · lower than 98.5% 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 505 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 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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