Investor Opportunity in Prime Durham Location! Unlock the potential of 128 Nelson St, a 2-bed, 2-bath home tucked in the sought-after West College Heights community. This property is ideal for renovators, buy and-hold investors, or anyone looking to build serious equity in a rapidly growing area. Enjoy unmatched convenience with a 5-minute walk to NCCU and a 10- minute stroll to Downtown Durham, home to some of the Triangle's best dining, nightlife, and entertainment. With no HOA, flexible use possibilities, and a vacant home ready for viewing anytime, this is a rare opportunity to secure a value-add project in the heart of the Bull City. Don't miss your chance to transform this space into a profitable investment or standout rental! Some photos have been virtually staged to illustrate potential furniture placement and to digitally remove personal items or clutter; the home is not currently furnished as shown.
Sold for $200,000
$200,000
128 Nelson St, Durham, NC 27707
2beds
1,570sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1951
9,147.6 Square Feet Lot
$273,300 Zestimate®
$127/sqft
$1,811 Estimated rent
Home value
$273,300
$232,000 - $314,000
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Listed by:
Nicholas Huscroft 330-249-3499,
Chosen Real Estate Group
Bought with:
Sapna Singh, 274403
Sapna Singh
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10135048
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Other
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,570
- Total interior livable area: 1,570 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,570
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 9,147 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 117131
- Special conditions: Seller Not Owner of Record
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick Veneer, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Durham
- Subdivision: College Heights
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2025 | Sold | $200,000-4.3%$127/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10135048 Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2025 | Pending sale | $209,000$133/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10135048 Report a problem | ||
| 11/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $209,000+81.7%$133/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10135048 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2002 | Sold | $115,000$73/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,672 +24.9% | $269,552 +75.8% |
| 2024 | $2,139 +6.5% | $153,322 |
| 2023 | $2,008 +2.3% | $153,322 |
| 2022 | $1,962 +0.5% | $153,322 |
| 2021 | $1,953 +2.4% | $153,322 |
| 2020 | $1,907 | $153,322 |
| 2019 | $1,907 | $153,322 +46.9% |
| 2018 | $1,907 +35.7% | $104,369 |
| 2017 | $1,405 +3.5% | $104,369 |
| 2016 | $1,358 | $104,369 -12.5% |
| 2015 | $1,358 | $119,332 |
| 2014 | -- | $119,332 |
| 2013 | -- | $119,332 |
| 2012 | -- | $119,332 |
| 2011 | $1,555 +0.4% | $119,332 |
| 2010 | $1,549 +4% | $119,332 |
| 2009 | $1,489 | $119,332 |
| 2008 | $1,489 +17.4% | $119,332 +32.8% |
| 2007 | $1,269 +1.4% | $89,850 |
| 2006 | $1,251 | $89,850 |
| 2005 | $1,251 +1.4% | $89,850 |
| 2004 | $1,234 +8.7% | $89,850 |
| 2002 | $1,135 +9% | $89,850 +39.8% |
| 2000 | $1,041 | $64,290 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Southside / St. Teresa
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10C. C. Spaulding ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Sherwood Githens MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 4/10Charles E Jordan Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - Spaulding
- Middle: Durham - Rogers-Herr
- High: Durham - Hillside
Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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