407 Morris St, Durham, NC 27701 Property Records

Durham County property record for 407 Morris St, Durham, NC 27701

Property Summary

Property Type	Communications
Details	5,559 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size	0.49 acres (21,344 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$650,000 (Oct 2007)
Tax Bill	$18,263 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2019 Line of Credit Jun 2017 Line of Credit
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`0821-89-4108`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0821-89-4108`
Alternative APNs	`0821-89-41-0843` `082108894108` `104875`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	5,559 sqft Heated Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1955
Effective Year Built	Effective 1955
Exterior Material	Brick
Fire Resistance	Masonry Walls, Wood Interior
Lot Area	21,344 sqft (0.49 acres)
Lot Dimensions	200 ft deep x 105 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC
Sewer	Municipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address	407 MORRIS ST
City	DURHAM
State	NC
Zip	27701-2128
Property Category	Public Works
Property Type	Public Works > Communications
Local Zoning Code	DD-C
Legal Description	PROP-MEASUREMENT INCORPORATED/DBA MEASUREMENT INC PL:000000-000000
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Township / Civil Division	DURHAM
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2008
Census Tract	2200

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Bright Leaf Historic District listed 1999 · 29 contributing resources · NRIS 99001619

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Durham County records, as of March 24, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	423 MORRIS ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-2128
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 9, 2019	Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit CITI REAL ESTATE FUNDING INC
Jun 2, 2017	Grant Deed, Mortgage · Line of Credit BRANCH BK&TR

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 11, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 11, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	5767 / 850
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

September 2019: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Recording Date	Sep 9, 2019
Property Address	407 MORRIS ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-2128
Document Number	0087450755
Book / Page	8745 / 755
Map Reference	MB 130 PG 222
Instrument Date	Sep 6, 2019
Instrument	2019032355
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 30, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	423 MORRIS ST, 423, DURHAM, NC 27701-2128

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	404 HUNT ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-3381

Mortgage

Document Number	2019032357
Date	Sep 9, 2019
Instrument	2019032357

Lender

Name	CITI REAL ESTATE FUNDING INC
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	60 Months
Due	Sep 6, 2024

June 2017: Grant Deed, Mortgage

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	DURHAM NC
Recording Date	Jun 2, 2017
Property Address	407 MORRIS ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-2128
Document Number	0081970663
Book / Page	008197 / 000663
Instrument Date	Jun 2, 2017
Instrument	18739
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 25, 2017

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	423 MORRIS ST DURHAM NC 277012128, DURHAM, NC 27701-2128

Mortgage

Document Number	81970663
Date	Jun 2, 2017
Book Page	008197/000663
Instrument	18739

Lender

Name	BRANCH BK&TR
Type	Bank
Address	PO BOX 1290, WHITEVILLE, NC 28472-1290

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 23, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	North Carolina
County	Durham County
Municipality	Durham City
Unified School District	Durham Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$18,263.00 (+19.41%)	$1,720,814 (+55.25%) Land $1,280,664 Building $440,150	$1,720,814 (+55.25%) Land $1,280,664 Building $440,150
2023	$15,295.00 (+2.23%)	$1,108,427 Land $754,284 Building $354,143	$1,108,427 Land $754,284 Building $354,143
2022	$14,962.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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	4 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 197 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier Fiber	7,000 / 7,000
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless	5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Google Fiber.

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