Bask in the charm of this sweet 1948 home, nestled in the heart of Durham! | A quintessential southern porch that will invite you in and ask you to stay awhile! | Offering a delightful combination of vintage character and modern upgrades, this classic beauty gets dazzling light, perfect for any plant lover. | Beautiful hardwood floors flow through the upgraded kitchen, spacious living room with gas logs, and two bedrooms. | Updates include: new roof and AC in 2019, kitchen and bath renovations with tasteful white tile and granite, new electrical panel in 2021, and newer appliances. | It may not be glamorous, but this solidly built ranch also has one tidy crawl space. | Plenty of storage and workspace in the detached garage and greenhouse! | Hop on your bike and get to the Ellerbe Creek Trail just around the bend, or sip sweet tea among enchanting flower gardens in the serene, private back yard space! | 1408 Leon Street is truly a sight for sore eyes and ready to be your home sweet home!
Sold for $333,000
$333,000
1408 Leon St, Durham, NC 27705
2beds
786sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1948
9,583.2 Square Feet Lot
$316,100 Zestimate®
$424/sqft
$1,855 Estimated rent
Home value
$316,100
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Gas logsVintage characterSip sweet teaDetached garageNew electrical panelUpgraded kitchenHeart of durham
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Listed by:
Marie Kathleen Brockenbrough 919-606-1197,
Inhabit Real Estate,
Jamie Reichert Bey 678-446-9473,
Inhabit Real Estate
Bought with:
Shelby Bishop
Inhabit Real Estate
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 2516538
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Microwave
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, Main Level
Features
- Bathtub Only, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Living/Dining Room Combination, Smooth Ceilings, Tile Counters
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Blinds, Insulated Windows
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 786
- Total interior livable area: 786 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 786
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Concrete, Detached, Driveway, Garage Faces Rear, Garage Faces Side
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Privacy
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 9,583 sqft
- Dimensions: 79' x 100' x 91' x 138'
- Features: Garden, Landscaped, Partially Cleared, Secluded
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Storage
- Parcel number: 106279
- Zoning: R-5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow, Ranch, Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Durham
- Subdivision: Broad Acres
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/21/2023 | Sold | $333,000+5.7%$424/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #2516538 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2023 | Contingent | $315,000$401/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2516538 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2023 | Listed for sale | $315,000+14.1%$401/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2516538 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2021 | Sold | $276,000+38%$351/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2402342 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2019 | Sold | $200,000$254/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2232759 Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2019 | Pending sale | $200,000$254/sqft |
Source: Cornerstone Carolina R.E. LLC #2232759 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2019 | Listed for sale | $200,000$254/sqft |
Source: Cornerstone Carolina R.E. LLC #2232759 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2019 | Pending sale | $200,000$254/sqft |
Source: Cornerstone Carolina R.E. LLC #2232759 Report a problem | ||
| 2/16/2019 | Listed for sale | $200,000$254/sqft |
Source: Cornerstone Carolina R.E. LLC #2232759 Report a problem | ||
| 1/31/2019 | Pending sale | $200,000$254/sqft |
Source: Cornerstone Carolina R.E. LLC #2232759 Report a problem | ||
| 1/20/2019 | Listed for sale | $200,000+143.9%$254/sqft |
Source: Cornerstone Carolina R.E. LLC #2232759 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2018 | Sold | $82,000$104/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,184 +78.1% | $321,215 +150.6% |
| 2024 | $1,788 +19.5% | $128,180 +12.2% |
| 2023 | $1,496 +2.3% | $114,242 |
| 2022 | $1,462 +0.5% | $114,242 |
| 2021 | $1,455 +2.4% | $114,242 |
| 2020 | $1,421 | $114,242 |
| 2019 | $1,421 | $114,242 +9.4% |
| 2018 | $1,421 +1% | $104,463 |
| 2017 | $1,407 +107% | $104,463 |
| 2016 | $680 | $104,463 +17.7% |
| 2015 | $680 | $88,768 |
| 2014 | -- | $88,768 |
| 2013 | -- | $88,768 |
| 2012 | -- | $88,768 |
| 2011 | $579 +0.4% | $88,768 |
| 2010 | $576 -48% | $88,768 |
| 2009 | $1,108 | $88,768 |
| 2008 | $1,108 +16.4% | $88,768 +31.7% |
| 2007 | $952 +1.4% | $67,408 |
| 2006 | $938 | $67,408 |
| 2005 | $938 +1.4% | $67,408 |
| 2004 | $926 | $67,408 |
| 2003 | -- | $67,408 |
| 2002 | $851 +0.9% | $67,408 +29.4% |
| 2000 | $844 | $52,100 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 27705
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10E K Powe ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 1 mi
- 5/10Brogden MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Riverside High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - Glenn
- Middle: Durham - Brogden
- High: Durham - Riverside
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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