Durham County property record for 203 W Markham Ave, Durham, NC 27701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,300 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $783,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $7,216 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage May 2017 Mortgage + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0832-12-1414 |
| Primary APN | 0832-12-1414 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,300 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,769 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 203 W MARKHAM AVE |
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| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27701-1316 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5 |
| Legal Description | WRIGHT-MASON REALTY CO/BL K:A/LT#07 PL:00006A-000049 |
| Legal Subdivision | WRIGHT-MASON REALTY CO |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the North Durham-Duke Park District listed 1985 · 229 contributing resources · NRIS 85001338 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 14, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 203 W MARKHAM AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-1316 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Jun 5, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CORPORATE INVESTORS MORTGAGE GROUP |
| May 19, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE |
| Jan 31, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer BANK OF AMERICA |
| Jun 1, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage PEGGY LIU |
| May 22, 2018 | Correction Deed · FHA Mortgage GMFS LLC |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Construction Mortgage CASON HM LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 5, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 5, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 31, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202363727 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 7, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0069040089 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 5, 2023 |
| Property Address | 203 W MARKHAM AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-1316 |
| Document Number | 0099290098 |
| Book / Page | 9929 / 98 |
| Map Reference | MB 6A PG 49 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023063727 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,566.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2418 N FAOTERS WALK, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 203W MARKHAM AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-1316 |
| Document Number | 2023063728 |
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| Date | Jun 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023063728 |
| Name | CORPORATE INVESTORS MORTGAGE GROUP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 203 W MARKHAM AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-1316 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0081860987 |
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| Date | May 19, 2017 |
| Book Page | 8186/987 |
| Instrument | 2017016768 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 31, 2019 |
| Property Address | 203 W MARKHAM AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-1316 |
| Document Number | 0085860786 |
| Book / Page | 008586 / 000786 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2879 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,022.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 203 W MARKHAM AVE DURHAM NC 277011316, DURHAM, NC 27701-1316 |
| Document Number | 85860791 |
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| Date | Jan 31, 2019 |
| Book Page | 008586/000791 |
| Instrument | 2882 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 30, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 3.62% |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 1, 2018 |
| Property Address | 203 W MARKHAM AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-1316 |
| Document Number | 0084360407 |
| Book / Page | 008436 / 000407 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 18579 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Jun 21, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Document Number | 84360407 |
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| Date | Jun 1, 2018 |
| Book Page | 008436/000407 |
| Instrument | 18579 |
| Name | PEGGY LIU |
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| Address | 3745 BAGLEY AVE # 205, LOS ANGELES, CA 90034-7407 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | May 31, 2019 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | May 22, 2018 |
| Property Address | 203 W MARKHAM AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-1316 |
| Document Number | 0084290159 |
| Book / Page | 8429 / 159 |
| Map Reference | MB6A PG49 |
| Instrument Date | May 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018017239 |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 6304 DELLO ST, 6304, DURHAM, NC 27712-1508 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5448 APEX PEAKWAY # 196, 196, APEX, NC 27502-3924 |
| Document Number | 0007857326 |
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| Date | May 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 7857/326 |
| Name | GMFS LLC |
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| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 22, 2018 |
| Property Address | 203 W MARKHAM AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-1316 |
| Document Number | 0083870987 |
| Book / Page | 008387 / 000987 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 9405 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $600.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 5448 APEX PEAKWAY #196 APEX NC 275023924, 196, APEX, NC 27502-3924 |
| Document Number | 83870989 |
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| Date | Mar 22, 2018 |
| Book Page | 008387/000989 |
| Instrument | 9406 |
| Name | CASON HM LNS |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | MANHATTAN BEACH, CA 90266 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Mar 21, 2019 |
Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 23, 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 | $7,216.00 (+55.22%) | $728,021 (+105.11%) Land $277,875 Building $450,146 | $728,021 (+105.11%) Land $277,875 Building $450,146 |
| 2023 | $4,649.00 (+2.36%) | $354,937 Land $87,900 Building $267,037 | $354,937 Land $87,900 Building $267,037 |
| 2022 | $4,542.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 |
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| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2015–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2023 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 95% of North Carolina |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 288 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 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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