Durham County property record for 921 W Markham Ave, Durham, NC 27701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 3,392 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $849,000 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $10,378 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0822-72-3490 |
| Primary APN | 0822-72-3490 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,392 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,024 sqft |
| Basement Area | 256 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 256 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 186 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 360 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 921 W MARKHAM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27701-1513 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5 |
| Legal Description | MARKHAM PLACE/LT#02 TRINITY HEIGHTS/HD PL:00005A-000027 |
| Legal Subdivision | MARKHAM PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 302 |
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 921 W MARKHAM AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-1513 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 5, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 5, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 27, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201525866 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7760 / 636 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 5, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 5812000395 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $10,378.00 (+2.52%) | $1,021,223 (-) Land $353,925 Building $667,298 | $1,021,223 (-) Land $353,925 Building $667,298 |
| 2025 | $10,123.00 (-7.39%) | $1,021,223 (+22.37%) Land $353,925 Building $667,298 | $1,021,223 (+22.37%) Land $353,925 Building $667,298 |
| 2023 | $10,931.00 (+2.34%) | $834,565 Land $120,900 Building $713,665 | $834,565 Land $120,900 Building $713,665 |
| 2022 | $10,681.00 |
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 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.
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 | 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 | 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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