Durham County property record for 309 Bell St, Durham, NC 27707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,350 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $24,500 (Oct 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $3,637 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0821-80-5586 |
| Primary APN | 0821-80-5586 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,350 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 158 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 630 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 309 BELL ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27707-3162 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5 |
| Legal Description | MERRICKVILLE/LOT#136/LOT# 08-09 PL:000004-000193 |
| Legal Subdivision | MERRICKVILLE |
| Legal Lot Number | 8,9,136 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 1303 |
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 309 BELL ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-3162 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 14, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 14, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 27, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201131168 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6821 / 284 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 23, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0067470363 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $3,637.00 (+2.54%) | $357,885 (-) Land $157,500 Building $200,385 | $357,885 (-) Land $157,500 Building $200,385 |
| 2025 | $3,547.00 (+130.47%) | $357,885 (+204.61%) Land $157,500 Building $200,385 | $357,885 (+204.61%) Land $157,500 Building $200,385 |
| 2023 | $1,539.00 (+2.4%) | $117,491 Land $63,200 Building $54,291 | $117,491 Land $63,200 Building $54,291 |
| 2022 | $1,503.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 99% 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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