For sale

Price cut: $10K (11/3)

$199,000

1509 N Alston Ave, Durham, NC 27701

4beds

1,414sqft

$1,298/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1941

4,421 Square Feet Lot

$195,800 Zestimate^®

$141/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Four bedrooms

VALUE alert!! Don't miss an incredible opportunity to get a DETACHED home in Downtown Durham in the LOW 200s with FOUR bedrooms! Electrical, plumbing, HVAC were all updated in 2019 with permits! Get a piece of Downtown at an affordable price!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2
Main level bedrooms: 4

Primary bedroom

Level: Main
Area: 169.92 Square Feet
Dimensions: 14.4 x 11.8

Bedroom 2

Level: Main
Area: 164.16 Square Feet
Dimensions: 14.4 x 11.4

Bedroom 3

Level: Main
Area: 112.32 Square Feet
Dimensions: 10.8 x 10.4

Bedroom 4

Level: Main
Area: 95.04 Square Feet
Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.8

Kitchen

Level: Main
Area: 164.16 Square Feet
Dimensions: 14.4 x 11.4

Living room

Level: Main
Area: 176.9 Square Feet
Dimensions: 14.5 x 12.2

Heating

Central, Heat Pump

Cooling

Central Air, Heat Pump

Appliances

Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator
Laundry: Inside

Features

Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Primary Downstairs, Recessed Lighting, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Smooth Ceilings
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,414
Total interior livable area: 1,414 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,414
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Parking features: Driveway, Gravel, No Garage, Off Street, On Site
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Front Porch
Fencing: None

Lot

Size: 4,421 Square Feet
Dimensions: 44 x 100
Features: City Lot, Rectangular Lot

Details

Additional structures: None
Parcel number: 110757
Special conditions: Standard
Other equipment: None

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Traditional
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Crawlspace
Roof: Shingle

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1941

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Durham

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $141/sqft
Tax assessed value: $274,519
Annual tax amount: $2,789
Date on market: 9/30/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan

Estimated market value

$195,800

$186,000 - $206,000

$2,211/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
11/3/2026	Price change	$199,000-4.8%$141/sqft
Source: Doorify MLS #10195631 Report a problem
9/30/2026	Listed for sale	$209,000+109%$148/sqft
Source: Doorify MLS #10195631 Report a problem
4/29/1997	Sold	$100,000$71/sqft
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,721 -2.9%	$274,519 +36.6%
2024	$2,803 +6.5%	$200,952
2023	$2,632 +2.3%	$200,952
2022	$2,572 +0.5%	$200,952
2021	$2,560 +2.4%	$200,952
2020	$2,500 -23.4%	$200,952 -23.4%
2019	$3,262 +25%	$262,223 +41.6%
2018	$2,609 +4.6%	$185,247
2017	$2,494 +3.5%	$185,247
2016	$2,410	$185,247 +50.5%
2015	$2,410 +41.4%	$123,127
2014	$1,704	$123,127
2013	--	$123,127
2012	--	$123,127
2011	$1,605 +0.4%	$123,127
2010	$1,598 +4%	$123,127
2009	$1,537	$123,127
2008	$1,537 -12%	$123,127 -0.4%
2007	$1,746 +1.4%	$123,631
2006	$1,721	$123,631
2005	$1,721 +1.4%	$123,631
2004	$1,697	$123,631