209 E Lawson St, Durham, NC 27707 Property Records

Durham County property record for 209 E Lawson St, Durham, NC 27707

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,224 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size0.19 acres (8,276 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$330,000 (Aug 2022)
Tax Bill$3,566 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0821-80-1491

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0821-80-1491
Alternative APNs
  • 0821-80-14-9148
  • 082120801493
  • 117188

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms3 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,224 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area1,244 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1940
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialBrick Veneer
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,276 sqft (0.19 acres)
Lot Dimensions167 ft deep x 50 ft wide
PorchPorch
Porch Area196 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address209 E LAWSON ST
CityDURHAM
StateNC
Zip27707-3143
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRU-5
Legal DescriptionPROP-MERRICKVILLE/LT#32 PL:00003B-000139
Legal SubdivisionMERRICKVILLE
Legal Lot Number32
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Township / Civil DivisionDURHAM
Census Block Group1
Census Block1001
Census Tract1303

Owner

Source: Durham County records, as of March 24, 2026

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1407 DEBARR ST, LOUISVILLE, KY 40204-1716
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingUnmarried

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 2, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
PRIME MORTGAGE LENDING INC
Oct 26, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP
Jan 12, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 2, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 2, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 26, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202231563
Deed Book / Page9754 / 656
Last Transfer DateJul 30, 2024
Transfer Doc0101590248
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

August 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateAug 2, 2022
Property Address209 E LAWSON ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3143
Document Number0097540656
Book / Page9754 / 656
Map ReferenceMB 3 PG 139
Instrument DateJul 29, 2022
Instrument2022031563
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 11, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$660.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address8010 HAMPTON BLVD APT 210, 8010, NORTH LAUDERDALE, FL 33068-5605

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address209 E LAWSON ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3143

Mortgage

Document Number2022031564
DateAug 2, 2022
Instrument2022031564
Lender
NamePRIME MORTGAGE LENDING INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2052

October 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateOct 26, 2020
Property Address209 E LAWSON ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3143
Document Number0091100964
Book / Page9110 / 964
Map ReferenceMB 3 PG 139
Instrument DateOct 26, 2020
Instrument2020046089
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 30, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$470.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address2611 BARWICK DR, 2611, DURHAM, NC 27704-4007

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address8010 HAMPTON BLVD APT 210, 210, NORTH LAUDERDALE, FL 33068-5605

Mortgage

Document Number2020046090
DateOct 26, 2020
Instrument2020046090
Lender
NameCARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2050

January 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDURHAM NC
Recording DateJan 12, 2018
Property Address209 E LAWSON ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3143
Document Number0083470866
Book / Page008347 / 000866
Instrument DateJan 9, 2018
Instrument1504
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 19, 2018

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$160.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address209 E LAWSON ST DURHAM NC 277073143, DURHAM, NC 27707-3143

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 23, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyDurham County
MunicipalityDurham City
Unified School DistrictDurham Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,566.00 (+54.84%)$359,759 (+104.54%) Land $148,750 Building $211,009$359,759 (+104.54%) Land $148,750 Building $211,009
2023$2,303.00 (+2.31%)$175,886 Land $59,550 Building $116,336$175,886 Land $59,550 Building $116,336
2022$2,251.00

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
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies3 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

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 99% of North Carolina
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 382 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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