Welcome to this popular "Lakewood Neighborhood" 1950's brick ranch with a newer finished lower level. Upstairs offers freshly painted: living room, eat-in kitchen, 3 bedrooms & bath. Features: hardwood floors, big fully operable windows (replaced when current owner bought in 2007), tiled bath. Walk around the right side path to the separate downstairs apartment. Finished with kitchenette, spacious main living area, bedroom, office/flex room and large bath with washer/dryer. And a screen porch overlooks the fenced backyard. This is a perfect investment opportunity OR live in either level and rent out the other!
For sale
$549,000
1712 Bivins St, Durham, NC 27707
4beds
2,080sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
7,840 Square Feet Lot
$529,900 Zestimate®
$264/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Newer finished lower levelSeparate downstairs apartmentHardwood floorsEat-in kitchenFenced backyardBig fully operable windowsTiled bath
- 22 days
- 1,122
- 72
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Michele Fallon 919-608-3513,
Peak, Swirles & Cavallito
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10194996
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 121.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 9.0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 123 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.3 x 10.0
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 116 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.6 x 10.0
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
- Area: 151.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.6 x 12.0
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 57 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.0
Bathroom 2
- Level: Lower
- Area: 92.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.6 x 8.0
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 132.05 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.9 x 9.5
Kitchen
- Description: Lower level kitchenette
- Level: Lower
- Area: 94.09 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.7 x 9.7
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 241.65 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.9 x 13.5
Living room
- Description: Lower Level Living Area
- Level: Lower
- Area: 390.32 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23.8 x 16.4
Office
- Level: Lower
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.0 x 9.0
Heating
- Varies by Unit
Cooling
- Central Air, Multi Units
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Washer
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Apartment/Suite
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Apartment,Exterior Entry,Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,080
- Total interior livable area: 2,080 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,040
- Finished area below ground: 1,040
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Private Yard, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 65 x 146 x 54 x 147
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Near Public Transit
Details
- Parcel number: 108031
- Zoning: R-10
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $264/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $512,527
- Annual tax amount: $5,209
- Date on market: 9/25/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$529,900
$503,000 - $556,000
$2,239/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $549,000+377.4%$264/sqft |
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| 7/26/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/15/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,000$1/sqft |
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| 1/18/2005 | Sold | $115,000+27.8%$55/sqft |
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| 6/28/1999 | Sold | $90,000$43/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,081 +15.8% | $512,575 +63% |
| 2024 | $4,386 +6.5% | $314,464 |
| 2023 | $4,119 +2.3% | $314,464 |
| 2022 | $4,025 +0.5% | $314,464 |
| 2021 | $4,006 +2.4% | $314,464 |
| 2020 | $3,912 | $314,464 |
| 2019 | $3,912 | $314,464 +48.6% |
| 2018 | $3,912 +40.4% | $211,653 +2.3% |
| 2017 | $2,785 +3.5% | $206,845 |
| 2016 | $2,691 | $206,845 +66.3% |
| 2015 | $2,691 +56.3% | $124,352 |
| 2014 | $1,721 | $124,352 |
| 2013 | -- | $124,352 |
| 2012 | -- | $124,352 |
| 2011 | $1,621 +0.4% | $124,352 |
| 2010 | $1,614 +4% | $124,352 |
| 2009 | $1,552 | $124,352 |
| 2008 | $1,552 +20.5% | $124,352 +36.3% |
| 2007 | $1,288 +1.4% | $91,225 |
| 2006 | $1,270 | $91,225 |
| 2005 | $1,270 +1.4% | $91,225 |
| 2004 | $1,253 | $91,225 |
| 2003 | -- | $91,225 |
| 2002 | $1,152 +33.1% | $91,225 +70.7% |
| 2000 | $866 | $53,440 |
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Neighborhood: Lakewood Park
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - Lakewood Elementary
- Middle: Durham - Lakewood Montessori Middle School
- High: Durham - Charles E Jordan Sr High School
Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






