Charming 1949 Ranch with Tons of Potential in the Heart of Durham! This classic 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers 1,131 sq ft of living space on a generous 9,500 sq ft lot. Nestled on a quiet street, 1818 Cecil St features a welcoming screened-in front porch, an unfinished basement perfect for future expansion or storage, and a large fenced backyard complete with a substantial storage shed. The home retains much of its original character and has not been completely updated—offering a rare opportunity for investors, renovators, or first-time buyers looking to build equity. Conveniently located near downtown Durham, NCCU, and major highways, this home is priced to reflect its as-is condition. Don't miss your chance to own a solid home with great bones and room to make it your own! The American Tobacco Trail is immediately behind this lot, so easy to walk out your door and use it.
Sold for $205,500
$205,500
1818 Cecil St, Durham, NC 27707
2beds
1,131sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1949
9,583.2 Square Feet Lot
$204,900 Zestimate®
$182/sqft
$1,696 Estimated rent
Home value
$204,900
$193,000 - $217,000
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Unfinished basementScreened-in front porchOriginal characterLarge fenced backyard
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Listed by:
Rodrick Groce 315-955-5764,
New Village Real Estate,
Eric Villeneuve 919-795-0354,
New Village Real Estate
Bought with:
Jaqueline Stephany Hernandez, 353588
THE CEDENO GROUP REAL ESTATE LLC
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10101472
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Gas Pack
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Basement: Exterior Entry, Sump Pump, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,131
- Total interior livable area: 1,131 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,131
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Open
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 9,583 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 8207925040
- Special conditions: Seller Licensed Real Estate Professional,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Block, Concrete
- Foundation: Concrete, See Remarks
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Durham
- Subdivision: College Heights
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2025 | Sold | $205,500-4.4%$182/sqft |
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| 9/29/2025 | Pending sale | $215,000$190/sqft |
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| 8/15/2025 | Price change | $215,000-5.3%$190/sqft |
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| 7/11/2025 | Price change | $227,000-0.4%$201/sqft |
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| 6/20/2025 | Price change | $228,000-0.4%$202/sqft |
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| 6/14/2025 | Price change | $229,000-0.4%$202/sqft |
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| 6/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $229,900+30.3%$203/sqft |
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| 4/24/2025 | Sold | $176,500+96.1%$156/sqft |
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| 5/20/2011 | Sold | $90,000+122.2%$80/sqft |
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| 6/4/2010 | Sold | $40,500-56.7%$36/sqft |
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| 1/7/2010 | Sold | $93,555+4%$83/sqft |
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| 5/1/2009 | Listing removed | $90,000$80/sqft |
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| 3/10/2009 | Price change | $90,000-4.3%$80/sqft |
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| 2/1/2009 | Listed for sale | $94,000+70.9%$83/sqft |
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| 4/6/2005 | Sold | $55,000$49/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,651 +25.3% | $267,417 +76.3% |
| 2024 | $2,116 +6.5% | $151,674 |
| 2023 | $1,987 +2.3% | $151,674 |
| 2022 | $1,941 +0.5% | $151,674 |
| 2021 | $1,932 +2.4% | $151,674 |
| 2020 | $1,887 | $151,674 |
| 2019 | $1,887 | $151,674 +29.7% |
| 2018 | $1,887 +19.8% | $116,969 |
| 2017 | $1,575 +3.5% | $116,969 |
| 2016 | $1,522 | $116,969 +1.2% |
| 2015 | $1,522 -4.9% | $115,582 |
| 2014 | $1,600 | $115,582 |
| 2013 | -- | $115,582 |
| 2012 | -- | $115,582 |
| 2011 | $1,507 +0.4% | $115,582 |
| 2010 | $1,500 +4% | $115,582 |
| 2009 | $1,443 | $115,582 |
| 2008 | $1,443 +18.1% | $115,582 +33.6% |
| 2007 | $1,221 +102.9% | $86,497 |
| 2006 | $602 | $86,497 |
| 2005 | $602 +1.4% | $86,497 |
| 2004 | $594 | $86,497 |
| 2003 | -- | $86,497 |
| 2002 | $840 +20.2% | $86,497 +37% |
| 2000 | $699 | $63,150 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Southside / St. Teresa
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10C. C. Spaulding ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Sherwood Githens MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 4/10Charles E Jordan Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - Spaulding
- Middle: Durham - Shepard
- High: Durham - J D Clement Early College
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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Estimated market value
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