Sellers offering a $5,000 closing credit, which can be used at the buyers discretion for closing costs, rate buy downs, improvements, etc. Contact agent directly to talk about downpayment assistance programs for first time homebuyers and examples of how the credit could produce a lower monthly payment. Some opportunities are simply twice as nice, and this 1945 home is no exception. Set on a double corner lot, this property offers room to spread out and create something special. But the magic doesn't stop at the lot line. The 812 square foot exterior entry basement, mirroring the homes footprint, is ready for whatever sawdust and daydreams you can imagine! Inside, the home lives simply with two bedrooms, one full bath, and defined living, dining, and kitchen spaces. Fresh paint and new carpet bring a crisp refresh; the perfect canvas for your personal style and future updates. Enjoy slow mornings on the porch or unwind in the evening overlooking a yard full of possibility. Whether your vision includes gardens and gatherings or expansion and community living, this property offers the kind of flexibility that rarely comes along. Double the lot. Double the footprint. Double the potential.
For sale
$235,000
1501 Fairfax Rd, Durham, NC 27701
2beds
815sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1945
0.34 Acres Lot
$225,700 Zestimate®
$288/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fresh paintDouble corner lotTwo bedroomsNew carpetYard full of possibility
- 22 days |
- 652 |
- 64 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Courtney Eason 415-235-5619,
Inhabit Real Estate
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10170499
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Electric, Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Washer Hookup
Features
- Bathtub/Shower Combination, Laminate Counters
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Basement: Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Full, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 815
- Total interior livable area: 815 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 815
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch, Side Porch
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard, Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link, Fenced
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 120465; 120486
- Zoning: R-5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1945
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Sherwood Forest
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $288/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $199,957
- Annual tax amount: $2,942
- Date on market: 5/29/2026
Estimated market value
$225,700
$214,000 - $237,000
$1,973/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $235,000+0%$288/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10170499 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2026 | Listing removed | $234,900$288/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10141851 Report a problem | ||
| 2/16/2026 | Price change | $234,900-6%$288/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10141851 Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $250,000+56.3%$307/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10141851 Report a problem | ||
| 12/2/2020 | Sold | $160,000-3%$196/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2343318 Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2020 | Pending sale | $164,900$202/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Elite Realty #2343318 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2020 | Price change | $164,900-5.7%$202/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Elite Realty #2343318 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2020 | Listed for sale | $174,900$215/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Elite Realty #2343318 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,982 +47.3% | $199,957 +107.3% |
| 2024 | $1,345 +6.5% | $96,448 |
| 2023 | $1,263 +2.3% | $96,448 |
| 2022 | $1,234 +0.5% | $96,448 |
| 2021 | $1,229 +104.8% | $96,448 |
| 2020 | $600 | $96,448 |
| 2019 | $600 +66.7% | $96,448 +98.2% |
| 2018 | $360 +9.9% | $48,662 |
| 2017 | $328 +3.5% | $48,662 |
| 2016 | $317 | $48,662 -19.6% |
| 2015 | $317 -24.4% | $60,519 |
| 2014 | $419 | $60,519 |
| 2013 | -- | $60,519 |
| 2012 | -- | $60,519 |
| 2011 | $394 +0.4% | $60,519 |
| 2010 | $393 +4% | $60,519 |
| 2009 | $378 | $60,519 |
| 2008 | $378 -1.5% | $60,519 +11.5% |
| 2007 | $383 +1.4% | $54,285 |
| 2006 | $378 | $54,285 |
| 2005 | $378 +1.4% | $54,285 |
| 2004 | $373 | $54,285 |
| 2003 | -- | $54,285 |
| 2002 | $433 +165% | $54,285 +80.4% |
| 2000 | $163 | $30,087 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 27701
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Y E Smith ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 5/10Brogden MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 3/10Riverside High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - Y E Smith Elementary
- Middle: Durham - Brogden Middle
- High: Durham - Riverside High
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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- 1501 Fairfax Rd
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