Orange County property record for 623 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 3,774 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.65 acres (28,314 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,500,000 (Mar 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $28,123 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9788-68-8855 |
| Primary APN | 9788-68-8855 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,774 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,802 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 28,314 sqft (0.65 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 360 ft deep x 81 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 339 sqft |
| Patio Area | 195 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 623 E FRANKLIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHAPEL HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27514-3826 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 623 E FRANKLIN ST |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CHAPEL HILL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 11400 |
623 E Franklin St is held in a trust since March 2011.
Source: Orange County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3307 WATKINS RD, 384, DURHAM, NC 27707-3350 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 28, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 28, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5135 / 308 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 17, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 51350308 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 623 E Franklin St was $28,123, up 3.2% from the year before.
Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| Municipality | Chapel Hill Town |
| County | Orange County |
| Unified School District | Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $28,123.00 (+3.25%) | $2,085,200 (-) Land $1,190,000 Building $895,200 | $2,085,200 (-) Land $1,190,000 Building $895,200 |
| 2025 | $27,239.00 | $2,085,200 Land $1,190,000 Building $895,200 | $2,085,200 Land $1,190,000 Building $895,200 |
| 2023 | $21,689.00 | $1,327,000 Land $627,000 Building $700,000 | $1,327,000 Land $627,000 Building $700,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 623 E Franklin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 12 flood claims nearby since 2000.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 110 units insured incl. 97 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (2000–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 623 E Franklin 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 93% of the US · lower than 95% 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 | ORANGE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY serves 86,500 people · EPA ID NC0368010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) 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 199 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Brightspeed.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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