Durham County property record for 531 Nelson St, Durham, NC 27707
| Property Type | Public College, University |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0830-08-1814 |
| Primary APN | 0830-08-1814 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 88 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|
| Street Address | 531 NELSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27707-3245 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Public College, University |
| Local Zoning Code | UC-2 |
| Legal Description | PROP-NCCU/STATE OF NC/LT# 03 PL:000021-000198 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROP-NCCU/STATE OF NC |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 1303 |
531 Nelson St, a public works property, is owned by a company.
Source: Durham County records, as of September 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | CAMPUS # 7408, 7408, RALEIGH, NC 27695-0001 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Government |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| 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 | $65,000 (-) Land $65,000 | $65,000 (-) Land $65,000 | |
| 2025 | Additional exemption filed | $65,000 Land $65,000 | $65,000 Land $65,000 |
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $33,312 Land $33,312 | $33,312 Land $33,312 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 531 Nelson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1999.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1999–2000) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2000 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 531 Nelson St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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.
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 196 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 · 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 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures