Durham County property record for 706 Hancock St, Durham, NC 27704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,075 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.48 acres (20,909 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,842 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0834-41-3676 |
| Primary APN | 0834-41-3676 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,075 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,075 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,909 sqft (0.48 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 105 ft wide |
| Patio Area | 373 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Radiant |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 706 HANCOCK ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27704-1304 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-20 |
| Legal Description | HILLVIEW TERRACE EXT/BLK: F/LT#09 PL:000036-000076 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLVIEW TERRACE |
| Legal Block | F |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 1708 |
706 Hancock St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2015.
Source: Durham County records, as of September 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 706 HANCOCK ST, DURHAM, NC 27704-1304 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 16, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0076520485 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 706 Hancock St was $1,842, up 3.5% from the year before.
Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Durham County |
| Unified School District | Durham Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $232,736 (-) Land $92,500 Building $140,236 | $232,736 (-) Land $92,500 Building $140,236 | |
| 2025 | $1,842.00 (+3.48%) | $232,736 Land $92,500 Building $140,236 | $232,736 Land $92,500 Building $140,236 |
| 2024 | $1,780.00 (+53.98%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,156.00 (+29.74%) | $105,178 Land $22,230 Building $82,948 | $105,178 Land $22,230 Building $82,948 |
| 2022 | $891.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 706 Hancock St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2025.
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 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2025) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 706 Hancock St is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 376 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Hotwire Communications.
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