For sale

$250,000

1839 S Alston Ave, Durham, NC 27707

3beds

2,231sqft

$1,512/mo

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Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 1957

0.33 Acres Lot

$249,900 Zestimate^®

$112/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Welcome to this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single-family residence in Blackwell Heights. Situated on a .33 acres, this home offers substantial outdoor space for your lifestyle and future plans. The residence provides solid fundamentals for a buyer seeking established residential ownership in this established community. This property presents a sound investment opportunity with room to grow.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Heating

Central, See Remarks

Cooling

Central Air, Window Unit(s)

Features

Flooring: Combination, Hardwood
Basement: Crawl Space
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,231
Total interior livable area: 2,231 sqft
Finished area above ground: 2,231
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Parking features: Parking Pad

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Awning(s), Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Porch
Exterior features: Awning(s), Balcony, Rain Gutters
Has view: Yes
View description: Trees/Woods

Lot

Size: 0.33 Acres
Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard

Details

Parcel number: 132858
Zoning: R-5
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Bungalow, Cape Cod
Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential

Materials

See Remarks
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Raised
Roof: Shingle

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1957

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Curbs, Suburban
Subdivision: Blackwell Heights

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Durham

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $112/sqft
Tax assessed value: $279,565
Annual tax amount: $2,771
Date on market: 8/26/2026

Estimated market value

$249,900

$237,000 - $262,000

$2,107/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/26/2026	Listed for sale	$250,000$112/sqft
Source: Doorify MLS #10188631 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,771 +17.8%	$279,565 +65.8%
2024	$2,353 +6.5%	$168,654
2023	$2,209 +2.3%	$168,654
2022	$2,159 +0.5%	$168,654
2021	$2,148 +2.4%	$168,654
2020	$2,098	$168,654
2019	$2,098	$168,654 +47.1%
2018	$2,098 +35.9%	$114,641
2017	$1,544 +3.5%	$114,641
2016	$1,492	$114,641 -11.2%
2015	$1,492 -16.5%	$129,101
2014	$1,787	$129,101
2013	--	$129,101
2012	--	$129,101
2011	$1,683 +0.4%	$129,101
2010	$1,675 +4%	$129,101
2009	$1,611	$129,101
2008	$1,611 -1.1%	$129,101 +11.8%
2007	$1,630 +1.4%	$115,440
2006	$1,607	$115,440
2005	$1,607 +61.5%	$115,440 +59.3%
2004	$995	$72,489
2003	--	$72,489
2002	$916 +4.2%	$72,489 +33.6%
2000	$879	$54,260