Durham County property record for 1938 Watson Rd, Durham, NC 27704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,450 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.56 acres (24,394 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,220 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Mortgage Aug 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0842-24-3141 |
| Primary APN | 0842-24-3141 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,450 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,450 sqft |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 24,394 sqft (0.56 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 084213243131 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1938 WATSON RD |
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27704-4758 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-20 |
| Legal Description | WINDSOR HILLS/BLK:E/LT#13 PL:000036-000022 |
| Legal Subdivision | WINDSOR HLS |
| Legal Block | E |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | OAK GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 1801 |
Source: Durham County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 1938 WATSON RD, DURHAM, NC 27704-4758 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Aug 3, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1997 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1997 |
| Deed Document Number | 0002007692 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 1938 WATSON RD, DURHAM, NC 27704-4758 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Title Company | UNKNOWN, ROCKET CLOSE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1938 WATSON RD, DURHAM, NC 27704-4758 |
| Document Number | 0104680160 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Book Page | 10468/160 |
| Instrument | 2026161652 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 1938 WATSON RD, DURHAM, NC 27704-4758 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2023 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC, AMROCK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1938 WATSON RD, DURHAM, NC 27704-4758 |
| Document Number | 0099630316 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 3, 2023 |
| Book Page | 9963/316 |
| Instrument | 2023070015 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2053 |
Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,220.00 (+25.64%) | $269,019 (+49.54%) Land $97,500 Building $171,519 | $269,019 (+49.54%) Land $97,500 Building $171,519 |
| 2023 | $1,767.00 (-23.24%) | $179,897 Land $31,180 Building $148,717 | $179,897 Land $31,180 Building $148,717 |
| 2022 | $2,302.00 |
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 94% of the US · lower than 96% 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 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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