Durham County property record for 207 Nelson St, Durham, NC 27707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,484 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,162 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0820-89-2099 |
| Primary APN | 0820-89-2099 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,484 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 812 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 118 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 218 sqft |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 207 NELSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27707-3215 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5(2) |
| Legal Description | PROP-OKELLEY DURWOOD ETAL /LT#03 GR PT LT#04 PT PL:000007-000158 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROP-OKELLEY DURWOOD ETAL |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,4 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 1303 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the College Heights Historic District listed 2019 · 198 contributing resources · NRIS 100003295 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
207 Nelson St, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4800 BEAVER RUN E, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23188-9413 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 207 Nelson St was $2,162, 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 | $2,162.00 (+2.51%) | $212,811 (-) Land $98,875 Building $113,936 | $212,811 (-) Land $98,875 Building $113,936 |
| 2025 | $2,109.00 | $212,811 Land $98,875 Building $113,936 | $212,811 Land $98,875 Building $113,936 |
| 2023 | $1,380.00 (+2.3%) | $105,422 Land $28,325 Building $77,097 | $105,422 Land $28,325 Building $77,097 |
| 2022 | $1,349.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 207 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 207 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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