Durham County property record for 217 Walton St, Durham, NC 27703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Jul 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,210 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0841-53-5340 |
| Primary APN | 0841-53-5340 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 72 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 217 WALTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27703-4648 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-8 |
| Legal Description | PHA SITE NC13-18/BLK:C/LT #43 PL:000080-000022 |
| Legal Subdivision | PHA SITE NC-13-18 |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 43 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | OAK GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 1802 |
217 Walton St is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2015.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 718 MARTIN ST, DURHAM, NC 27704-2950 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 4, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201521190 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7737 / 606 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 217 Walton St was $2,210, 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 | $2,210.00 (+2.5%) | $217,512 (-) Land $105,000 Building $112,512 | $217,512 (-) Land $105,000 Building $112,512 |
| 2025 | $2,156.00 | $217,512 Land $105,000 Building $112,512 | $217,512 Land $105,000 Building $112,512 |
| 2023 | $1,183.00 (+2.34%) | $90,353 Land $20,930 Building $69,423 | $90,353 Land $20,930 Building $69,423 |
| 2022 | $1,156.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 217 Walton St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1996–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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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 217 Walton St 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 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 316 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Frontier, T-Mobile.
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