This is your chance! A rare opportunity to build in one of Durham's most sought-after historic neighborhoods. This roughly quarter-acre lot sits right on Wells Street in the Morehead Hill Historic District, offering the same tree-lined charm and character as its surrounding streets, just moments from Forest Hills Park and downtown Durham. According to the Durham Planning Department, the zoning for 1018 Wells Street is RS-10 Urban Tier, which allows for single-family and duplex configurations. This is an ideal chance for someone looking to design a home that honors the character of Morehead Hill while creating something entirely their own. Bring your vision to one of Durham's most established and beloved addresses. If you've been looking for the right place to build in Durham, you may as well call off the search, because it doesn't get much better than this!
Pending
$250,000
1018 Wells St Lot 4, Durham, NC 27707
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0baths
10,846Square Feet
Unimproved Land
Built in ----
10,846 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Roughly quarter-acre lot
- 83 days
- 38
- 0
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Manfred Franz 919-500-9724,
Urban Durham Realty
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10181100
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 0
Property
Lot
- Size: 10,846 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50' x 212' x 54' x 62' x 4' x 150' (irregular lot)
- Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 115186
- Zoning: RS-10
- Special conditions: Standard,Seller Licensed Real Estate Professional
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: None
- Water: None, See Remarks
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $223,200
- Annual tax amount: $2,212
- Date on market: 7/18/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/10/2026 | Pending sale | $250,000 |
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| 7/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $250,000 |
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Neighborhood: Forest Hills
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - Morehead Montessori
- Middle: Durham - Lakewood Montessori Middle School
- High: Durham - Charles E Jordan Sr High School
Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





