202 Watts St, Durham, NC 27701 Property Records

Durham County property record for 202 Watts St, Durham, NC 27701

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details5 bd · 2 ba · 3,404 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.13 acres (5,663 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$360,000 (Nov 2003)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0821-69-3759

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0821-69-3759
Alternative APNs
  • 0821-69-37-5944
  • 082107693850
  • 101946

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,404 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area1,984 sqft
Basement Area1,420 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,420 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area5,663 sqft (0.13 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 58 ft wide
Garage TypeCarport
Garage Area576 sqft
CarportCarport
Carport Area576 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchPorch
Porch Area744 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address202 WATTS ST
CityDURHAM
StateNC
Zip27701-2037
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRU-M
Legal DescriptionPROP-DUKE B L NORTH DRHM/ BLK:13/LT#17-18 S PT TRI PL:00005B-000102
Legal SubdivisionPROP-DUKE B L NORTH DRHM
Legal Block13
Legal Lot Number17,18
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Township / Civil DivisionDURHAM
Census Block Group1
Census Block1004
Census Tract2200

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the Trinity Historic District
listed 1986 · 383 contributing resources · NRIS 86000672

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 September 17, 2026

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address501 N ESTES DR, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514-7103
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 12, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 12, 2003 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 13, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page4180 / 869
Prior Transfer DateFeb 11, 1998
Prior Transfer Doc2448000999
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Property Address202 WATTS ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-2037
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 29, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address6514 GLEN FORREST DR, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517-8645

Mortgage

Document Number0092300176
DateFeb 15, 2021
Book Page9230/176
Instrument2021007372
Lender
NameFIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO
TypeBank
AddressRALEIGH, NC 27611
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

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

YearAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,022,402 (+69.05%) Land $330,525 Building $691,877$1,022,402 (+69.05%) Land $330,525 Building $691,877
2023$604,775 Land $113,400 Building $491,375$604,775 Land $113,400 Building $491,375

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
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2018)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimNov 2018 · 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

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 197 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier
Fiber
7,000 / 7,000
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless
5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Google Fiber.

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