Durham County property record for 217 N Briggs Ave, Durham, NC 27703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,140 sqft · built 1906 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Oct 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,920 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0831-64-8596 |
| Primary APN | 0831-64-8596 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,140 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 956 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1906 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1906 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 183 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 217 N BRIGGS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27703-3103 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5(2) |
| Legal Description | THE DRIVER LAND/BLK:J/LT# 22 GR PT PL:00005A-000059 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE DRIVER LAND |
| Legal Block | J |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 1001 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the East Durham Historic District listed 2004 · 731 contributing resources · NRIS 04001393 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
217 N Briggs Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2020.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 N BRIGGS AVE, DURHAM, NC 27703-3103 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 28, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 28, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 4, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 201637787 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8054 / 677 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 20, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0101890979 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 217 N Briggs Ave was $2,920, 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 | $2,920.00 (+2.53%) | $287,393 (-) Land $108,900 Building $178,493 | $287,393 (-) Land $108,900 Building $178,493 |
| 2025 | $2,848.00 | $287,393 Land $108,900 Building $178,493 | $287,393 Land $108,900 Building $178,493 |
| 2023 | $1,802.00 (+2.33%) | $137,623 Land $27,157 Building $110,466 | $137,623 Land $27,157 Building $110,466 |
| 2022 | $1,761.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 217 N Briggs Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 21, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 217 N Briggs Ave is low, with less than 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 94% of the US · lower than 96% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 505 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 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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