For sale

$489,000

1401 Watts St, Durham, NC 27701

2beds

1,149sqft

$2,928/mo

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Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 1920

6,534 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$426/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

High ceilingsTwo generous bedroomsBig windowsExceptional lotLarge bathroomBeautiful heart pine floors

The classics are the classics for a reason! And it doesn't get more classic than this adorable bungalow with a deep front porch in Trinity Park. This is an exceptional opportunity to own an adorable and spacious cottage on an exceptional lot with numerous possibilities. Move right in and enjoy exploring the neighborhood and the bevy of original features or give this beauty a little lift. Or reimagine her altogether and fulfill your dreams. Beautiful heart pine floors set the tone while high ceilings and big windows extend the joy. Two generous bedrooms, one with a large walk-in room that can stay as closet or become an office. Large bathroom can likely be split into 2 (1 en suite and 1 off the hall). And don't miss nearly 70 sq ft of unconditioned enclosed space in the utility room. Get your foot in the door of this house and the neighborhood, you won't want to leave!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Heating

Central

Cooling

Central Air

Features

Master Downstairs
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,149
Total interior livable area: 1,149 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,149
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Parking features: Off Street, Parking Pad

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch
Has view: Yes

Lot

Size: 6,534 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: 100288
Zoning: R-8
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Bungalow
Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential

Materials

Wood Siding
Roof: Shingle

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1920

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: $426/sqft
Tax assessed value: $438,161
Annual tax amount: $4,343
Date on market: 5/27/2026

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/27/2026	Listed for sale	$489,000+184.3%$426/sqft
Source: Doorify MLS #10169904 Report a problem
6/29/2012	Sold	$172,000+6.2%$150/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
5/23/2012	Listed for sale	$162,000+31.7%$141/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston #1837758 Report a problem
5/2/2000	Sold	$123,000+17.1%$107/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
5/27/1999	Sold	$105,000$91/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$4,343 +5.5%	$438,161 +48.5%
2024	$4,116 +6.5%	$295,075
2023	$3,865 +2.3%	$295,075
2022	$3,777 +0.5%	$295,075
2021	$3,759 +2.4%	$295,075
2020	$3,670	$295,075
2019	$3,670	$295,075 +38.1%
2018	$3,670 +27.6%	$213,645
2017	$2,877 +3.5%	$213,645 -16.6%
2016	$2,780	$256,157 +132.1%
2015	$2,780 +81.9%	$110,368
2014	$1,528	$110,368
2013	--	$110,368
2012	--	$110,368
2011	$1,439 +0.4%	$110,368
2010	$1,432 +4%	$110,368
2009	$1,378	$110,368
2008	$1,378 +34.3%	$110,368 +51.9%
2007	$1,026 +1.4%	$72,647
2006	$1,011	$72,647
2005	$1,011 +1.4%	$72,647
2004	$997	$72,647
2003	--	$72,647
2002	$918	$72,647