Durham County property record for 215 W Markham Ave, Durham, NC 27701
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,389 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $120,100 (May 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $4,360 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0832-02-8521 |
| Primary APN | 0832-02-8521 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,389 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,389 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 44 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 215 W MARKHAM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27701-1316 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5(2) |
| Legal Description | WRIGHT-MASON REALTY CO/BL K:A/LT#01 PL:00006A-000049 |
| Legal Subdivision | WRIGHT-MASON REALTY CO |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 321 E CHAPEL HILL ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-3351 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 7, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 7, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 4, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 5949 / 4 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 6, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0059490004 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $4,360.00 (-7.1%) | $429,077 (-9.38%) Land $275,500 Building $153,577 | $429,077 (-9.38%) Land $275,500 Building $153,577 |
| 2025 | $4,693.00 (+56.54%) | $473,500 (+106.87%) Land $275,500 Building $198,000 | $473,500 (+106.87%) Land $275,500 Building $198,000 |
| 2023 | $2,998.00 (+2.36%) | $228,891 Land $87,225 Building $141,666 | $228,891 Land $87,225 Building $141,666 |
| 2022 | $2,929.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 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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