Durham County property record for 217 E Lawson St, Durham, NC 27707 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
| Square Footage | 960 sqft Heated Area |
| Lot Size | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $285,000 (2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,839.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 0821-80-3490 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor | 960 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch Style |
| Construction Type | Wood Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 130 ft x 50 ft Depth x Width |
| Porch | 1 Porch |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft Porch |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Sewage | Municipal Sewage |
| Water Source | Yes (Unknown Type) Water Source |
| Street Address | 217 E LAWSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27707-3143 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MERRICKVILLE/LOT#108 PL:00003B-000139 |
| Legal Subdivision | MERRICKVILLE |
| Legal Lot Number | 108 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Minor Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 1303 |
Source: Durham County records · APN 0821-80-3490
Assessment roll updated September 23, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 E LAWSON ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3143 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage GLOBAL DISCOVERY PROPERTIES LLC |
| Jan 06, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Building or Construction Mortgage BELL ROCK INCOME FUND 1 LLC |
| Aug 19, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage MCU FINANCIAL CENTER CU |
| Apr 29, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 21, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 21, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 30, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 2025121723 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10242 / 568 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 217 E LAWSON ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3143 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2852 WILKES LAKE DR, FUQUAY VARINA, NC 27526-3967 |
| Document Number | 0099980421 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 11, 2023 |
| Book Page | 9998/421 |
| Instrument | 2023076543 |
| Name | GLOBAL DISCOVERY PROPERTIES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | DURHAM, NC 27707 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 15 Months |
| Due | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 217 E LAWSON ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3143 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1421 E BROAD ST 343, 343, FUQUAY VARINA, NC 27526-1968 |
| Document Number | 0098440947 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 06, 2023 |
| Book Page | 9844/947 |
| Instrument | 2023048582 |
| Name | BELL ROCK INCOME FUND 1 LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | MESA, AZ 85206 |
| Type | Building or Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 6 Months |
| Due | Jul 25, 2023 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 217 E LAWSON ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3143 |
| Document Number | 0094330972 |
| Book / Page | 9433 / 972 |
| Map Reference | MB 3B PG 139 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021042183 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | INVESTORS TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $260.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4100 HIGHBROOK TRL, 4100, RALEIGH, NC 27616-5095 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1421 E BROAD ST # 343, 343, FUQUAY VARINA, NC 27526-1968 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 2021042184 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021042184 |
| Name | MCU FINANCIAL CENTER CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 9 Months |
| Due | May 18, 2022 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 217 E LAWSON ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3143 |
| Document Number | 0093150586 |
| Book / Page | 9315 / 586 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021021869 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 31, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $114.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 472 BAY POINT DRIVE, 472, DURHAM, NC 27713 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 727 W HARGETT ST STE 209, 209, RALEIGH, NC 27603-1669 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: Durham County records · Assessment roll updated September 23, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Durham County |
| Municipality | Durham City |
| Unified School District | Durham Public Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,839.00 (+179.7%) | $286,450 (+269.6%) Land $142,500 Building $143,950 | $286,450 (+269.6%) Land $142,500 Building $143,950 |
| 2023 | $1,015.00 (+2.42%) | $77,502 Land $57,200 Building $20,302 | $77,502 Land $57,200 Building $20,302 |
| 2022 | $991.00 |
217 E Lawson St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with direct wildfire exposure (Low risk).
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Durham County (37063C), updated June 21, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Low 2nd percentile of exposed land nationally · 1st in North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Low — less than 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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