Durham County property record for 1917 Watson Rd, Durham, NC 27704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,779 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.79 acres (34,412 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $212,000 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $4,851 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Mortgage Mar 2024 Line of Credit + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0842-24-4707 |
| Primary APN | 0842-24-4707 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,779 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,186 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 34,412 sqft (0.79 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 179 ft deep x 169 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 336 sqft |
| Patio Area | 280 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1917 WATSON RD |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27704-4757 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-20 |
| Legal Description | PROP-DUKE THOMAS T-PENNY S/LT#02 PL:000117-000151 |
| Legal Subdivision | THOMAS T DUCK AND WIFE PENNY S DUKE |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | OAK GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 1801 |
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1917 WATSON RD, DURHAM, NC 27704-4757 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
| May 10, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Oct 19, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 19, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 19, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 16, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201736948 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8292 / 178 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1917 WATSON RD, DURHAM, NC 27704-4757 |
| Document Number | 0000180309 |
| Book / Page | 10582 / 444 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026180309 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1917 WATSON RD, DURHAM, NC 27704-4757 |
| Document Number | 0000180309, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Book Page | 10582/444 |
| Instrument | 2026180309 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.13% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 1917 WATSON RD, DURHAM, NC 27704-4757 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 1, 2024 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE GROUP, ACCURATE GROUP LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | OPR100680127 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Book Page | OPR 10068/127 |
| Instrument | 2024089756 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | PO BOX 25279, RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 1917 WATSON RD, DURHAM, NC 27704-4757 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 4, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC, AMROCK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0093250605 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 10, 2021 |
| Book Page | 9325/605 |
| Instrument | 2021023605 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1917 WATSON RD, DURHAM, NC 27704-4757 |
| Document Number | 0082920178 |
| Book / Page | 008292 / 000178 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 36948 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $424.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1917 WATSON RD DURHAM NC 277044757, DURHAM, NC 27704-4757 |
| Document Number | 82920181 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 19, 2017 |
| Book Page | 008292/000181 |
| Instrument | 36949 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 18, 2047 |
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 | $4,851.00 (+28.98%) | $477,345 (+25.8%) Land $111,875 Building $365,470 | $477,345 (+25.8%) Land $111,875 Building $365,470 |
| 2025 | $3,761.00 (+27.75%) | $379,456 (+68.82%) Land $111,875 Building $267,581 | $379,456 (+68.82%) Land $111,875 Building $267,581 |
| 2023 | $2,944.00 (+2.36%) | $224,769 Land $35,860 Building $188,909 | $224,769 Land $35,860 Building $188,909 |
| 2022 | $2,876.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 2 (2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2016 · river or lake flooding |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 246 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 | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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