Durham County property record for 219 Nelson St, Durham, NC 27707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $49,000 (Aug 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $1,989 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0820-88-5966 |
| Primary APN | 0820-88-5966 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 219 NELSON ST |
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| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27707-3215 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5 |
| Legal Description | PROP-OKELLEY DURWOOD ETAL /LT#09AB PT PL:000022-000096 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROP-OKELLEY DURWOOD ETAL |
| Legal Lot Number | 9A |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 1303 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the College Heights Historic District listed 2019 · 198 contributing resources · NRIS 100003295 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
219 Nelson St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 1998.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 219 NELSON ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3215 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2516 / 122 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 24, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2516000122 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 219 NELSON ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3215 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0090490841 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 28, 2020 |
| Book Page | 9049/841 |
| Instrument | 2020035591 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ARARAT, NC 27007 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 219 Nelson St was $1,989, up 70.9% 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 | $1,989.00 (+70.88%) | $195,756 (-) Land $98,000 Building $97,756 | $195,756 (-) Land $98,000 Building $97,756 |
| 2025 | $1,164.00 | $195,756 Land $98,000 Building $97,756 | $195,756 Land $98,000 Building $97,756 |
| 2023 | $1,277.00 (+70.72%) | $97,531 Land $28,100 Building $69,431 | $97,531 Land $28,100 Building $69,431 |
| 2022 | $748.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 219 Nelson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 3 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 219 Nelson 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 382 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 |
| AT&T Fiber | 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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