Durham County property record for 603 Watts St, Durham, NC 27701
| Property Type | Garden / Court Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 12,126 sqft · built 1907 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,335 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0822-61-1476 |
| Primary APN | 0822-61-1476 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 8 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 12,126 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 12,126 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1907 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1907 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 603 WATTS ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27701-0007 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Garden / Court Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-M |
| Legal Description | PROP-PHELPS JOHN Y JR/LT# 01 TRINITY HEIGHTS/HD PL:000023-000025 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 302 |
603 Watts St, a residential property, is owned by a company.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2723 CAMPUS WALK AVE, DURHAM, NC 27705-3707 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 603 Watts St was $8,335, 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 | $8,335.00 (+2.52%) | $2,717,832 (-) Land $341,000 Building $2,376,832 | $2,717,832 (-) Land $341,000 Building $2,376,832 |
| 2025 | $8,130.00 | $2,717,832 Land $341,000 Building $2,376,832 | $2,717,832 Land $341,000 Building $2,376,832 |
| 2023 | $16,916.00 (+2.35%) | $1,291,420 Land $123,900 Building $1,167,520 | $1,291,420 Land $123,900 Building $1,167,520 |
| 2022 | $16,528.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 603 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 603 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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