Built in 1936 in Lyon Park location near parks with off street parking and a private back yard. Tiny, 658 SF home had a complete down-to-the sills and studs renovation or restoration. All new electrical and plumbing. New gas heat and central air conditioning. Insulation added to entire home. Kitchen with a farm style sink, new cabinets with granite countertops and new high-end range with a convection oven (about $2500) and a BOSCH dishwasher (about $1500). Dishwasher is so quiet it shines a light on the floor to let you know it is running. New washer and dryer. Bathroom with floor to ceiling ceramic tile and a vintage, resurfaced cast iron tub and a separate curbless shower with a seat and a wand. New waterproof LVP floors throughout. Large master bedroom w/ceiling fan. Additional bedroom gets plenty of light on beadboard walls, also with a ceiling fan. Living room with ceiling fan and tongue and groove wooden ceilings. Can style lighting throughout interior. Exterior lighting front and back. All doors in property are solid, old and heavy. One car off street parking. Grounds are a work in progress that tenant must maintain. Will be graded and seeded this fall.
Tenant required to connect to and pay for gas and electric. Tenant responsible for internet or cable connection. Lease is for a term of one year.
House for rent
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$1,600/mo
1206 Cornell St, Durham, NC 27707
2beds
658sqft
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Single family residence
Available now
Dogs OK
Air conditioner, central air
In unit laundry
Off street parking
Central, forced air
What's special
Off street parkingNew washer and dryer
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Forced Air
Cooling
- Air Conditioner, Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave Oven, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 658 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
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Details
- Parcel number: 115174
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
HOA
- Amenities included: Parking
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 8/11/2026 | Price change | $1,600-11.1%$2/sqft |
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| 7/22/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,800$3/sqft |
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| 6/30/2026 | Listing removed | $1,800$3/sqft |
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| 5/21/2026 | Price change | $1,800-9.5%$3/sqft |
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| 5/10/2026 | Price change | $1,990-0.5%$3/sqft |
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| 4/28/2026 | Price change | $2,000-9.1%$3/sqft |
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| 4/20/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,200$3/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Lyon Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Morehead MontessoriGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 10/10Lakewood Montessori Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Charles E Jordan Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.1 mi






