Durham County property record for 216 Jefferson Dr, Durham, NC 27712
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,900 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,038 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $575,000 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,967 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0803-97-8452 |
| Primary APN | 0803-97-8452 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,900 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 950 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,038 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Patio Area | 154 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 216 JEFFERSON DR |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27712-3232 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-20 |
| Legal Description | GINGERBREAD INVSTMT CO/BL K:A/LT#32 PL:000049-000086 |
| Legal Subdivision | GINGERBREAD INVSTMT CO |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 1712 |
216 Jefferson Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2025.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 216 JEFFERSON DR, DURHAM, NC 27712-3232 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025135314 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10317 / 766 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 216 Jefferson Dr was $3,967, 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 | $3,967.00 (+2.53%) | $390,350 (-) Land $146,000 Building $244,350 | $390,350 (-) Land $146,000 Building $244,350 |
| 2025 | $3,869.00 | $390,350 Land $146,000 Building $244,350 | $390,350 Land $146,000 Building $244,350 |
| 2023 | $2,990.00 (+2.33%) | $228,309 Land $43,770 Building $184,539 | $228,309 Land $43,770 Building $184,539 |
| 2022 | $2,922.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 216 Jefferson Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 216 Jefferson Dr is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 47 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier.
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