Old West Durham duplex at 1008 Alabama Avenue in Durham, N.C. The property features one-bedroom units and offers an attractive opportunity for investors seeking both in-place income and value-add potential. One unit has been recently updated and is leased for $1,000 per month (lease expiration Aug-26). The second unit is vacant, providing an opportunity for immediate upside through lease-up to market rents and value-add renovations. The vacancy also presents an excellent opportunity for an owner-occupant seeking to live in one unit while generating income from the other. Located in Durham's desirable Old West Durham neighborhood, the property is positioned within an area that has experienced significant revitalization through new infill development and high-end residential renovations. The neighborhood's proximity to Downtown Durham, Duke University, and major employment centers continues to drive strong rental demand and long-term investment growth, making 1008 Alabama Avenue a compelling opportunity in one of the Triangle's most sought-after neighborhoods.
For sale
Price cut: $20K (6/24)
$340,000
1008 Alabama Ave, Durham, NC 27705
2beds
1,008sqft
Duplex, Multi Family
Built in 1930
-- sqft lot
$326,700 Zestimate®
$337/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 107 days |
- 398 |
- 19 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Thomas Furlow 919-412-3913,
Deaton Investment Real Estate
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10166156
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,008
- Total interior livable area: 1,008 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,008
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, On Street
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 103784
- Zoning: R-3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Duplex, Multi Family
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $337/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $345,962
- Annual tax amount: $3,429
- Date on market: 5/9/2026
- Lease term: 12 Months
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$326,700
Estimated sales range
$310,000 - $343,000
Rent Zestimate®
$2,085/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/24/2026 | Price change | $340,000-5.6%$337/sqft |
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| 5/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $360,000$357/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,430 +118.3% | $345,962 +207.1% |
| 2024 | $1,571 +6.5% | $112,647 |
| 2023 | $1,476 +2.3% | $112,647 |
| 2022 | $1,442 +0.5% | $112,647 |
| 2021 | $1,435 +2.4% | $112,647 |
| 2020 | $1,401 | $112,647 -37.4% |
| 2019 | -- | $179,868 +58% |
| 2018 | $1,545 +0.7% | $113,861 |
| 2017 | $1,533 +3.5% | $113,861 -8.4% |
| 2016 | $1,481 | $124,325 +107.2% |
| 2015 | $1,481 +78.4% | $60,000 |
| 2014 | $831 | $60,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $60,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $60,000 |
| 2011 | $782 +0.4% | $60,000 |
| 2010 | $779 +4% | $60,000 |
| 2009 | $749 -26.1% | $60,000 -16.4% |
| 2007 | $1,013 +1.4% | $71,769 |
| 2006 | $999 | $71,769 |
| 2005 | $999 +1.4% | $71,769 |
| 2004 | $985 | $71,769 |
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Neighborhood: Old West Durham
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10E K Powe ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Brogden MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 3/10Riverside High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.7 mi
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