Orange County property record for 704 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,439 sqft · built 1907 |
| Lot Size | 0.94 acres (40,946 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,575,000 (Mar 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $40,174 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9788-78-1421 |
| Primary APN | 9788-78-1421 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,439 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,636 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1907 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 40,946 sqft (0.94 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 882 sqft |
| Deck Area | 180 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 704 E FRANKLIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHAPEL HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27514-3823 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | 2 MARY WELLS BALLENTINE P46/155 & P47/8 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CHAPEL HILL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 11500 |
Source: Orange County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 270, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514-0270 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 11, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 11, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 24, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201646690 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6088 / 47 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $40,174.00 (+3.23%) | $2,968,100 (-) Land $1,400,000 Building $1,568,100 | $2,968,100 (-) Land $1,400,000 Building $1,568,100 |
| 2025 | $38,917.00 (+6.32%) | $2,968,100 (+32.46%) Land $1,400,000 Building $1,568,100 | $2,968,100 (+32.46%) Land $1,400,000 Building $1,568,100 |
| 2023 | $36,603.00 | $2,240,800 Land $969,000 Building $1,271,800 | $2,240,800 Land $969,000 Building $1,271,800 |
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 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 Record median of 18 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 219 units insured incl. 201 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 104 (1978–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 104 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 98.5% 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 | 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 55 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Google Fiber.
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