Durham County property record for 420 Sowell St, Durham, NC 27701
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $5,823 (May 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $1,161 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0831-31-3733 |
| Primary APN | 0831-31-3733 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
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| Lot Dimensions | 76 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Sewer | Municipal |
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| Street Address | 420 SOWELL ST |
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| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27701-4264 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5(2) |
| Legal Description | PROP-CITY OF DURHAM/TR#31 2 PL:000025-000092 |
| Legal Tract | 312 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 1400 |
Source: Durham County records, as of October 14, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 505 PRICE AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-4448 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | May 19, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 6221 / 487 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 4, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0088900171 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 420 SOWELL ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-4264 |
| Document Number | 0088900171 |
| Book / Page | 008890 / 000171 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 9033 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 45 WEATHERLY DR FRANKLINTON NC 275258428, FRANKLINTON, NC 27525-8428 |
Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 23, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,161.00 (+307.37%) | $117,175 (+437.01%) Land $117,175 | $117,175 (+437.01%) Land $117,175 |
| 2023 | $285.00 (+2.15%) | $21,820 Land $21,820 | $21,820 Land $21,820 |
| 2022 | $279.00 |
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
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.9% 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 |
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| 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 367 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 in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber.
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