Property Attributes
- MLS#10173546
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyDurham
- CityDurham
- NeighborhoodEastern Heights
- Zip27701
- StyleCottage
- Year Built1941
- Price$ 399,000
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage1978
- Lot Size0.17 Acres
Data Source:
Triangle MLS (TMLS)
Property Description
PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Welcome home to this charming, yet spacious, cottage in downtown Durham. Thoughtfully updated throughout, this home blends classic character with modern finishes, offering the perfect combination of style, comfort, and convenience. Inside, you'll find an open and inviting layout featuring updated flooring, and a beautifully renovated kitchen with quartz countertops, tile backsplash, ample cabinetry, and bar seating. The spacious primary suite offers a relaxing retreat with a large walk-in closet, spa-inspired bathroom, and direct access to the backyard. A versatile bonus nook, currently set up as a built-in day bed with storage, provides possibilities for a great reading area or gaming space. The functional mudroom/laundry area includes built-in storage and a convenient side entrance. Enjoy your morning coffee on the welcoming front porch swing or entertain friends in the fully fenced backyard with patio space for grilling, gathering, and even basketball! Just minutes from downtown Durham's restaurants, breweries, entertainment, and parks, this move-in ready home offers the charm of a historic cottage with the updates you are really looking for.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Durham - Eastway Elementary Elementary School | Durham - Brogden Middle Middle School | Durham - Northern High High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 8/19/2026 | Listed $399,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
|---|---|
| Heating | Forced Air,Heat Pump |
| Cooling | Central Air,Electric,Heat Pump |
| Roof | Architectural Shingle |
| Zoning | R-3 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Construction Materials | Brick Veneer,Fiber Cement |
| Year Built | 1941 |
| Levels | One |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| County | Durham |
| New Construction | false |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | false |
| Attached Garage | false |
| Subdivision Name | Eastern Heights |
| Garage Y/N | false |
| Total Rooms | 1 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | From NC-147, take Exit 11 to Alston Ave. Right on Liberty St, left on N Driver St; home is on the right. |
| High School | Durham - Northern High |
| City | Durham |
| Senior Community Y/N | false |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 7405 |
| Elementary School | Durham - Eastway Elementary |
| Tax Annual Amount | 4072.06 |
| Middle/Junior High School | Durham - Brogden Middle |
| Structure Type | House,Site Built |
| Standard Status | Active |
Interior Features
| Flooring | Luxury Vinyl,Tile |
|---|---|
| Air Conditioning Y/N | true |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 1978 |
| Total Bedrooms | 3 |
| Total Baths | 2 |
Exterior Features
| Fencing | Back Yard,Front Yard |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Driveway,Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s),Private |
| Water Source | Public |
| Lot Size Area | 0.17 |
| Foundation Details | Permanent,Crawlspace |
| Building Area Total | 1978 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.17 |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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