Durham County property record for 727 Hancock St, Durham, NC 27704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,475 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.47 acres (20,473 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,481 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0834-41-8983 |
| Primary APN | 0834-41-8983 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,475 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,475 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,473 sqft (0.47 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 727 HANCOCK ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27704-1303 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-20 |
| Legal Description | HILLVIEW TERRACE EXT/BLK: H/LT#14 PL:000036-000076 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLVIEW TERRACE |
| Legal Block | H |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 1708 |
727 Hancock St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 727 HANCOCK ST, DURHAM, NC 27704-1303 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 727 Hancock St was $1,481, up 3.4% 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 | $1,481.00 (+3.42%) | $311,869 (-) Land $91,875 Building $219,994 | $311,869 (-) Land $91,875 Building $219,994 |
| 2025 | $1,432.00 | $311,869 Land $91,875 Building $219,994 | $311,869 Land $91,875 Building $219,994 |
| 2023 | $1,678.00 (+75.52%) | $157,355 Land $22,050 Building $135,305 | $157,355 Land $22,050 Building $135,305 |
| 2022 | $956.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 727 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 727 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 227 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier.
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