Durham County property record for 204 Nelson St, Durham, NC 27707
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,400 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,531 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Mortgage Jul 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0820-89-1052 |
| Primary APN | 0820-89-1052 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,400 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 96 ft deep x 51 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 98 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 204 NELSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27707-3253 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5 |
| Legal Description | PROP-MCLAUGHLIN W H/LT#02 PL:000029-000107 |
| Legal Subdivision | W H MCLAUGHLIN |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 1303 |
204 Nelson St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2025.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 204 NELSON ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3253 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI CALIBER HM LOANS |
| Jul 19, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI ROBERT A SANGUILY |
| May 17, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Construction Mortgage MICHAEL TORRES |
| Jul 11, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Construction Loan CHOICE RENTALS LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 6, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 6, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 19, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025126056 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10265 / 854 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 204 NELSON ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3253 |
| Document Number | 0089060799 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 10, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 204 NELSON ST DURHAM NC 277073253, DURHAM, NC 27707-3253 |
| Document Number | 0089060799 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 13, 2020 |
| Book Page | 008906/000799 |
| Instrument | 11413 |
| Name | CALIBER HM LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 12, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 19, 2019 |
| Property Address | 204 NELSON ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3253 |
| Document Number | 0087060088 |
| Book / Page | 008706 / 000088 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 25015 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 1, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $310.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 222 MORNINGSIDE DR DURHAM NC 277133147, DURHAM, NC 27713-3147 |
| Document Number | 87060091 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 19, 2019 |
| Book Page | 008706/000091 |
| Instrument | 25016 |
| Name | ROBERT A SANGUILY |
|---|---|
| Address | 9132 FAWN HILL CT, RALEIGH, NC 27617-7768 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Jul 18, 2024 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | May 17, 2019 |
| Property Address | 204 NELSON ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3253 |
| Document Number | 0086580286 |
| Book / Page | 008658 / 000286 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 16282 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 3, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $280.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 608 W JOHNSON ST #15 RALEIGH NC 276031242, 15, RALEIGH, NC 27603-1242 |
| Document Number | 86580288 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 17, 2019 |
| Book Page | 008658/000288 |
| Instrument | 16283 |
| Name | MICHAEL TORRES |
|---|---|
| Address | 2000 GARDEN WALL CT, RALEIGH, NC 27614-6851 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | May 16, 2020 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 11, 2018 |
| Property Address | 204 NELSON ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3253 |
| Document Number | 0084630668 |
| Book / Page | 008463 / 000668 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 23841 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $180.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 316 W CABAMIS ST RALEIGH NC 27601, RALEIGH, NC 27601 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 84630670 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 11, 2018 |
| Book Page | 008463/000670 |
| Instrument | 23842 |
| Name | CHOICE RENTALS LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 213, MORRISVILLE, NC 27560-0213 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 204 Nelson St was $2,531, up 2.5% 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 | $2,531.00 (+2.51%) | $249,081 (-) Land $97,125 Building $151,956 | $249,081 (-) Land $97,125 Building $151,956 |
| 2025 | $2,469.00 | $249,081 Land $97,125 Building $151,956 | $249,081 Land $97,125 Building $151,956 |
| 2023 | $1,744.00 (+2.35%) | $133,180 Land $27,850 Building $105,330 | $133,180 Land $27,850 Building $105,330 |
| 2022 | $1,704.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 204 Nelson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
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 204 Nelson 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 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 382 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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