1507 Rosewood St, Durham, NC 27701
What's special
Looking for a spacious 4-bedroom home near North Carolina Central University and downtown Durham with nearly half an acre? 1507 Rosewood Street delivers a rare combination of location, square footage and flexibility. This classic brick home offers approximately 3,000 square feet, 2.5 baths, an attached two-car garage and multiple living spaces. The recently updated eat-in kitchen features crisp white cabinetry, warm wood countertops, stainless steel appliances, a gas range, modern fixtures, recessed lighting and abundant storage. Hardwood floors, a vaulted ceiling, oversized windows and a dramatic floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace bring character and natural light to the main living areas. Need flexible space? The walkout lower level includes a second expansive living area, additional bedrooms, laundry, workshop and storage space, plus direct access to the backyard- providing options for a roommates, home office, media room, gym, or multigenerational living. Outside, enjoy a long rear deck, mature trees and an approximately 0.43-acre wooded lot-an increasingly rare amount of breathing room this close to central Durham. Located just two blocks from NCCU in Durham's 27701 ZIP code, with convenient access to downtown Durham, DPAC, Durham Bulls Athletic Park, American Tobacco Campus, Duke University, Duke University Hospital, Research Triangle Park and NC-147. For buyers searching for a Durham home with a prime location, an updated kitchen, a large lot, a two-car garage and a versatile walkout lower level, 1507 Rosewood offers exceptional space and opportunity in a hard-to-beat location. WELCOME HOME.
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Living Room
Kitchen
Dining Room
Primary Bedroom
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Matt Perry 919-789-1635,
Keller Williams Elite Realty,
Mallory Hedden 919-609-5363,
Keller Williams Elite Realty
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.0 x 12.0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 124.81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.7 x 9.11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Basement
- Area: 121.16 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.3 x 9.11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Basement
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.0 x 14.0
Breakfast room
- Level: Main
- Area: 283.18 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.11 x 21.6
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 154.7 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.9 x 13.0
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 82.49 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 6.11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 142.87 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.1 x 15.7
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 339.7 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.8 x 21.5
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 337.55 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.7 x 21.5
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 464.52 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23.7 x 19.6
Utility room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 224.51 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.3 x 15.7
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Free-Standing Range, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Smart Appliance(s), Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Washer/Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Inside, Lower Level
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Laminate Counters, Recessed Lighting, Sauna, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Dining L, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Smooth Ceilings
- Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Laminate, Luxury Vinyl, Tile, Wood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Blinds
- Basement: Block,Bath/Stubbed,Concrete,Crawl Space,Daylight,Exterior Entry,Finished,Interior Entry,Partially Finished,Storage Space,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access,Walk-Up Access,Heated,Workshop
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Double Sided, Glass Doors, Living Room, Masonry, Raised Hearth, See Through, Wood Burning, Fireplace Screen
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,947
- Total interior livable area: 2,947 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,746
- Finished area below ground: 1,201
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached Carport, Attached, Carport, Detached, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split,One
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Porch
- Exterior features: Barbecue, Outdoor Grill, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.42 Acres
- Features: Gentle Sloping, Many Trees, Sloped, Hardwood Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s), Second Garage
- Parcel number: 117706
- Zoning: R-5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block, Crawlspace
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Suburban
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $127/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $406,392
- Annual tax amount: $4,130
- Date on market: 9/2/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/8/2026 | Pending sale | $374,900$127/sqft |
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| 9/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $374,900+19%$127/sqft |
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| 2/28/2025 | Sold | $315,000-4.5%$107/sqft |
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| 2/2/2025 | Pending sale | $330,000$112/sqft |
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| 11/18/2024 | Price change | $330,000-5.7%$112/sqft |
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| 10/25/2024 | Listed for sale | $350,000$119/sqft |
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| 8/26/2024 | Pending sale | $350,000$119/sqft |
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| 8/20/2024 | Listed for sale | $350,000-7.9%$119/sqft |
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| 8/12/2024 | Listing removed | $379,900 |
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| 7/26/2024 | Price change | $379,900-2.6% |
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| 7/15/2024 | Price change | $389,900-2.5% |
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| 6/3/2024 | Price change | $399,900-4.8% |
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| 5/24/2024 | Listed for sale | $419,900+124.5% |
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| 8/10/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/2/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,800+16.1%$1/sqft |
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| 9/27/2019 | Listing removed | $1,550$1/sqft |
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| 9/3/2019 | Price change | $1,550-13.6%$1/sqft |
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| 8/24/2019 | Price change | $1,795-5.3%$1/sqft |
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| 7/26/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,895$1/sqft |
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| 7/16/2018 | Sold | $187,000+38.5%$63/sqft |
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| 9/27/2013 | Sold | $135,000+3.9%$46/sqft |
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| 8/24/2013 | Listed for sale | $129,900$44/sqft |
Source: Rockwood Realty, Inc. #1888032 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2013 | Listing removed | $129,900$44/sqft |
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| 5/23/2013 | Price change | $129,900-2.3%$44/sqft |
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| 5/2/2013 | Listed for sale | $132,900+216.4%$45/sqft |
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| 12/6/2012 | Sold | $42,000-6.7%$14/sqft |
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| 11/17/2012 | Listed for sale | $45,000-62.8%$15/sqft |
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| 1/10/2002 | Sold | $121,000-16%$41/sqft |
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| 7/10/2001 | Sold | $144,102$49/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,029 +22.7% | $406,392 +72.7% |
| 2024 | $3,283 +6.5% | $235,363 |
| 2023 | $3,083 +2.3% | $235,363 |
| 2022 | $3,012 +0.5% | $235,363 |
| 2021 | $2,998 +2.4% | $235,363 |
| 2020 | $2,928 | $235,363 |
| 2019 | $2,928 | $235,363 +109.3% |
| 2018 | $2,928 +93.3% | $112,465 |
| 2017 | $1,514 +3.5% | $112,465 |
| 2016 | $1,463 | $112,465 -18.8% |
| 2015 | $1,463 -23.7% | $138,580 |
| 2014 | $1,918 | $138,580 |
| 2013 | -- | $138,580 |
| 2012 | -- | $138,580 |
| 2011 | $1,806 +0.4% | $138,580 |
| 2010 | $1,798 +4% | $138,580 |
| 2009 | $1,730 | $138,580 |
| 2008 | $1,730 -8% | $138,580 +4.1% |
| 2007 | $1,880 +1.4% | $133,145 |
| 2006 | $1,853 | $133,145 |
| 2005 | $1,853 +1.4% | $133,145 |
| 2004 | $1,828 | $133,145 |
| 2003 | -- | $133,145 +68.6% |
| 2000 | $1,279 | $78,966 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$363,500
$345,000 - $382,000
$3,324/mo
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