Durham County property record for 209 Nelson St, Durham, NC 27707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,382 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale Dec 2022 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0820-89-3047 |
| Primary APN | 0820-89-3047 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 54 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 209 NELSON ST |
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| 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#04 E PT LT#05 W PT PL:000007-000158 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROP-OKELLEY DURWOOD ETAL |
| Legal Lot Number | 4,5 |
| 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.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7 MELODY CIR, DURHAM, NC 27707-4492 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
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| Jun 7, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 20, 2022 | Commissioner's Deed, Foreclosure Foreclosure Auction |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 20, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 20, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202247253 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9837 / 969 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Property Address | 209 NELSON ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3215 |
| Document Number | 0099300578 |
| Book / Page | 9930 / 578 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 158 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023063987 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 19, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 7 MELODY CIR, DURHAM, NC 27707-4492 |
| Document Type | Commissioner's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Property Address | 209 NELSON ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3215 |
| Document Number | 0098370969 |
| Book / Page | 9837 / 969 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 158 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022047253 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Dec 29, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $310.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2512 DAKOTA ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-4218 |
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 | $234,388 (-) Land $98,875 Building $135,513 | $234,388 (-) Land $98,875 Building $135,513 | |
| 2025 | $2,382.00 (+45.42%) | $234,388 (+87.4%) Land $98,875 Building $135,513 | $234,388 (+87.4%) Land $98,875 Building $135,513 |
| 2023 | $1,638.00 (+2.38%) | $125,072 Land $28,200 Building $96,872 | $125,072 Land $28,200 Building $96,872 |
| 2022 | $1,600.00 |
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 | 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.
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 |
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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 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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