Orange County property record for 996 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,393 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $11,210 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9788-89-5928 |
| Primary APN | 9788-89-5928 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,393 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,616 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 232 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 996 E FRANKLIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHAPEL HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27514-3219 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | 1 WILLIAM E HOWELL P53/121 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CHAPEL HILL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 11500 |
996 E Franklin St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2016.
Source: Orange County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 996 E FRANKLIN ST, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514-3219 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 1, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 6184363 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 996 E Franklin St was $11,210, up 3.2% from the year before.
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 | $11,210.00 (+3.21%) | $818,100 (-) Land $350,000 Building $468,100 | $818,100 (-) Land $350,000 Building $468,100 |
| 2025 | $10,861.00 | $818,100 Land $350,000 Building $468,100 | $818,100 Land $350,000 Building $468,100 |
| 2023 | $11,404.00 | $690,700 Land $325,500 Building $365,200 | $690,700 Land $325,500 Building $365,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 996 E Franklin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 104 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 File 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.
Wildfire risk around 996 E Franklin 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 | 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 199 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Brightspeed.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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