Durham County property record for 501 Watts St, Durham, NC 27701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 5,466 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.42 acres (18,295 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $417,500 (Dec 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $14,453 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0822-61-1051 |
| Primary APN | 0822-61-1051 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,466 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,766 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1908 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,295 sqft (0.42 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 176 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 1,006 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 501 WATTS ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27701-1721 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5 |
| Legal Description | PROP-DUKE B N/LT#08 LT#01 LT#07 PT TRINITY HEIGHTS PL:000002-000155 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,7,8 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 302 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Trinity Historic District listed 1986 · 383 contributing resources · NRIS 86000672 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
501 Watts St is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2013.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 47 CROTON ST, WELLESLEY HILLS, MA 02481-3133 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201347730 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7421 / 373 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 5, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0052760661 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 501 Watts St was $14,453, 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 | $14,453.00 (+2.52%) | $1,422,215 (-) Land $415,350 Building $1,006,865 | $1,422,215 (-) Land $415,350 Building $1,006,865 |
| 2025 | $14,098.00 | $1,422,215 Land $415,350 Building $1,006,865 | $1,422,215 Land $415,350 Building $1,006,865 |
| 2023 | $12,648.00 (+2.35%) | $965,595 Land $142,200 Building $823,395 | $965,595 Land $142,200 Building $823,395 |
| 2022 | $12,358.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 501 Watts 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 | 2 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 501 Watts 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.5% 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 478 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber.
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