You CAN have it all in this wonderfully renovated 1918 cottage close to downtown Durham: great price, convenient location and full renovation of this charming bungalow. The home features high ceilings, a large kitchen with stainless steel appliances and ample cabinetry, a beautiful bath with walk in shower and marble tile floors, a living room and two spacious bedrooms. Original hardwood floors were refinished and some additional vintage wood (1910) flooring was laid. All the expensive improvements have been made: they include a new roof (2025), french drains and waterproofing around the perimeter (2026), re-pointing the brick steps and painting inside and out. HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems were all updated in 2022. The backyard is partially fenced. Enjoy sitting on the classic front porch or sit on the covered rear porch while you grill and visit with friends. Many newer and renovated homes are nearby. Restaurants, shops, music venues and DPAC are just minutes away and this home is on a bus line. Come home to the vibrancy of downtown Durham! Contract was terminated due to seller and buyer being unable to reach agreement on due diligence request.
For sale
Price cut: $6K (8/13)
$319,000
1702 E Main St, Durham, NC 27703
2beds
1,436sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1918
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$307,100 Zestimate®
$222/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
High ceilingsClassic front porchMarble tile floorsTwo spacious bedroomsRe-pointing the brick stepsPainting inside and outAmple cabinetry
- 65 days
- 356
- 46
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Katherine C Kopp 919-741-9444,
Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10177030
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, None
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Electric Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer Stacked
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Master Downstairs, Separate Shower, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Shower
- Flooring: Hardwood, Marble, Reclaimed Wood, Tile
- Windows: Wood Frames
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,436
- Total interior livable area: 1,436 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,436
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Gravel
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Full Bath, Accessible Hallway(s), Level Flooring
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Smart Camera(s)/Recording
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, City Lot, Cleared, Front Yard, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 112106
- Zoning: R-3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow, Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Clapboard
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Fiberglass, Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1918
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $222/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $283,670
- Annual tax amount: $2,812
- Date on market: 6/28/2026
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$307,100
$292,000 - $322,000
$1,558/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/13/2026 | Price change | $319,000-1.8%$222/sqft |
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| 7/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $325,000$226/sqft |
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| 7/13/2026 | Pending sale | $325,000$226/sqft |
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| 6/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $325,000+27.5%$226/sqft |
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| 2/15/2022 | Sold | $255,000+264.3%$178/sqft |
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| 10/19/2017 | Sold | $70,000-9.7%$49/sqft |
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| 8/25/2017 | Pending sale | $77,500$54/sqft |
Source: Seagroves Realty #2145934 Report a problem | ||
| 8/23/2017 | Price change | $77,500-6.1%$54/sqft |
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| 8/15/2017 | Listed for sale | $82,500+587.5%$57/sqft |
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| 2/5/1999 | Sold | $12,000$8/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,812 +60.5% | $283,670 +125.9% |
| 2024 | $1,752 +6.5% | $125,574 |
| 2023 | $1,645 +112.3% | $125,574 +107.4% |
| 2022 | $775 +0.5% | $60,539 |
| 2021 | $771 +2.4% | $60,539 |
| 2020 | $753 | $60,539 |
| 2019 | $753 | $60,539 +15.8% |
| 2018 | $753 +6.9% | $52,300 |
| 2017 | $704 +3.5% | $52,300 |
| 2016 | $680 | $52,300 +40.3% |
| 2015 | $680 +31.9% | $37,277 |
| 2014 | $516 | $37,277 |
| 2013 | -- | $37,277 |
| 2012 | -- | $37,277 |
| 2011 | $486 +0.4% | $37,277 |
| 2010 | $484 +4% | $37,277 |
| 2009 | $465 | $37,277 |
| 2008 | $465 +1.1% | $37,277 +14.4% |
| 2007 | $460 +1.4% | $32,599 |
| 2006 | $454 | $32,599 |
| 2005 | $454 +1.4% | $32,599 |
| 2004 | $448 | $32,599 |
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Neighborhood: Old East Durham
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - W G Pearson 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.







