Durham County property record for 208 W Markham Ave, Durham, NC 27701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,295 sqft · built 2016 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $665,000 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $7,813 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0832-12-0675 |
| Primary APN | 0832-12-0675 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,295 sqft Heated Area |
| Year Built | Built 2016 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 208 W MARKHAM AVE |
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| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27701-1317 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-8 |
| Legal Description | PROP-HARRIS W E/LT#02 PL:000007-000005 |
| Legal Subdivision | W E HARRIS PROPERTY |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| 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 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 208 W MARKHAM AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-1317 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Dec 21, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Jul 2, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage EQUITY RSRCS/OH |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jul 2, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 17, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202025787 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8993 / 734 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 208 W MARKHAM AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-1317 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Title Company | WESTCOR LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WESTCOR LAND TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0095660920 |
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| Date | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Book Page | 9566/920 |
| Instrument | 2021064802 |
| Name | BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 2, 2020 |
| Property Address | 208 W MARKHAM AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-1317 |
| Document Number | 0089930734 |
| Book / Page | 008993 / 000734 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 25787 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 4, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,330.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 208 W MARKHAM AVE DURHAM NC 277011317, DURHAM, NC 27701-1317 |
| Document Number | 89930736 |
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| Date | Jul 2, 2020 |
| Book Page | 008993/000736 |
| Instrument | 25788 |
| Name | EQUITY RSRCS/OH |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | NEWARK, OH 43055 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
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 | $7,813.00 (+2.52%) | $768,822 (-) Land $275,500 Building $493,322 | $768,822 (-) Land $275,500 Building $493,322 |
| 2025 | $7,621.00 (+27%) | $768,822 (+67.8%) Land $275,500 Building $493,322 | $768,822 (+67.8%) Land $275,500 Building $493,322 |
| 2023 | $6,001.00 (+2.34%) | $458,179 Land $86,700 Building $371,479 | $458,179 Land $86,700 Building $371,479 |
| 2022 | $5,864.00 |
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 |
| 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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