GREAT PROPERTY LOCATED NEAR NCCU AND DOWNTOWN DURHAM.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,586 (+116.0%)
$102,375 + $158,479
$260,854
2024
$1,197 (+6.5%)
$102,375 + $158,479
$260,854
2023
$1,124 (+2.3%)
$23,440 + $62,402
$85,842
2022
$1,099 (+0.5%)
$23,440 + $62,402
$85,842
2021
$1,094 (+2.4%)
$23,440 + $62,402
$85,842
2020
$1,068
$23,440 + $62,402
$85,842
2019
$1,068 (+43.6%)
$23,440 + $62,402
$85,842
2018
$744 (+0.7%)
$11,720 + $43,104
$54,824
2017
$738 (+3.5%)
$11,720 + $43,104
$54,824
2016
$713 (−26.1%)
$11,720 + $43,104
$54,824
2014
$965 (+3.1%)
$17,231 + $52,536
$69,767
2013
$936 (+2.3%)
$17,231 + $52,536
$69,767
2012
$915 (+0.7%)
$17,231 + $52,536
$69,767
2011
$909
$17,231 + $52,536
$69,767
Tax history for 1609 Merrick St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,586 (+116.0%)
$102,375 + $158,479
$260,854
2024
$1,197 (+6.5%)
$102,375 + $158,479
$260,854
2023
$1,124 (+2.3%)
$23,440 + $62,402
$85,842
2022
$1,099 (+0.5%)
$23,440 + $62,402
$85,842
2021
$1,094 (+2.4%)
$23,440 + $62,402
$85,842
2020
$1,068
$23,440 + $62,402
$85,842
2019
$1,068 (+43.6%)
$23,440 + $62,402
$85,842
2018
$744 (+0.7%)
$11,720 + $43,104
$54,824
2017
$738 (+3.5%)
$11,720 + $43,104
$54,824
2016
$713 (−26.1%)
$11,720 + $43,104
$54,824
2014
$965 (+3.1%)
$17,231 + $52,536
$69,767
2013
$936 (+2.3%)
$17,231 + $52,536
$69,767
2012
$915 (+0.7%)
$17,231 + $52,536
$69,767
2011
$909
$17,231 + $52,536
$69,767
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1965
Sq. Ft.
1,040
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
117324
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 1, 2026.
RU-5
-H
Residential Urban Districts
The RU Districts are established to provide for orderly urban residential development and redevelopment. A limited number of nonresidential uses are allowed, subject to the restrictions necessary to preserve the character of the urban neighborhood. Such uses should have convenient access to arterial streets and nearby civic, commercial or employment uses.
Zone overlays
Historic Districts Overlay
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Community / recreation center
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Unpaved
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 5
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: In Basement
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Block, Concrete, Partially Finished
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 2080.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1040.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 1040.0
Levels: One
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.25
Lot Size Area: 0.25
Lot Size Dimensions: 0
Lot Size Square Feet: 10890.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
Association Fee Includes: Unknown
School Information
Elementary School: Durham - Fayetteville
Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Rogers-Herr
High School: Durham - Hillside
Location Information
County Or Parish: Durham
Directions: DOWN FAYETTEVILLE STREET TO RIGHT ON DURNBAR THEN RIGHT ON MERRICK.
Latitude: 35.977974
Longitude: -78.898857
Postal Code: 27701
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,040
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Durham County
APN: 117324
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 1, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
In Basement
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2014-04-10
Around this home
Schools
Fayetteville Street Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
5/10
James E Shepard Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
Hillside High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Durham, NC • 27701
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9 hrs
5.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$404,000 – $489,000
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