Durham County property record for 921 Washington St, Durham, NC 27701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,552 sqft · built 1901 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $46,000 (Sep 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $4,576 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0822-91-1485 |
| Primary APN | 0822-91-1485 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,552 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1901 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1901 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 82 ft deep x 85 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 424 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 921 WASHINGTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27701-1827 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5(2) |
| Legal Description | ERWIN COTTON MLS/SEC:04A/ LT#27 PEARL MILL VILLAGE PL:000015-000058 |
| Legal Subdivision | ERWIN COTTN MLS S-4A |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Foster and West Geer Streets Historic District listed 2013 · 37 contributing resources · NRIS 13000204 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
921 Washington St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2005.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 921 WASHINGTON ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-1827 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4969 / 25 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 921 Washington St was $4,576, up 2.5% from the year before.
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 | $4,576.00 (+2.53%) | $450,314 (-) Land $290,000 Building $160,314 | $450,314 (-) Land $290,000 Building $160,314 |
| 2025 | $4,463.00 | $450,314 Land $290,000 Building $160,314 | $450,314 Land $290,000 Building $160,314 |
| 2023 | $2,603.00 (+2.36%) | $198,732 Land $116,000 Building $82,732 | $198,732 Land $116,000 Building $82,732 |
| 2022 | $2,543.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 921 Washington St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2015–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2023 · 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.
The area around 921 Washington St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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| 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 409 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 | 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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