Unlock the potential of this charming 1930s single-family home in the bustling heart of Durham. Offering a unique blend of historic charm and location, this property is an exceptional find for investors or those seeking a beloved family home with room for personalization. This modest residence is thoughtfully designed with three bedrooms and one and a half bathrooms, original hardwood floors throughout. The kitchen retains its original cabinetry, laminate flooring, and is equipped with a new refrigerator and a gas stove. Convenient breezeway leading off kitchen and back room that leads down to an unfinished basement with laundry. The main water line connecting the water meter to the house was replaced in the summer of 2024. Having served as a rental property since 2003, this estate sale presents a rare opportunity at an AS-IS price reflecting its future potential for upgrades.
Sold for $225,000
$225,000
204 E Lynch St, Durham, NC 27701
3beds
1,204sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1932
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$465,900 Zestimate®
$187/sqft
$2,544 Estimated rent
Home value
$465,900
$443,000 - $489,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Samantha Greaves 919-448-5079,
Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham
Bought with:
Tina Caul, 267133
EXP Realty LLC
Wesley Lynn, 351382
EXP Realty LLC
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10111215
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Range, Washer, Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Linoleum, Tile, Wood
- Basement: Block, Dirt Floor, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Unfinished, Unheated, Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Decorative
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,204
- Total interior livable area: 1,204 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,204
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 6,534 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: B
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1932
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Durham
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/30/2026 | Listing removed | $475,000$395/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10157418 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2026 | Price change | $475,000-2.1%$395/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10157418 Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $485,000$403/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10157418 Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2026 | Listing removed | $485,000$403/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10143817 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2026 | Price change | $485,000-2.8%$403/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10143817 Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,000+121.8%$414/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10143817 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2025 | Sold | $225,000-18.2%$187/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10111215 Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2025 | Pending sale | $275,000$228/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10111215 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2025 | Price change | $275,000-6.8%$228/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10111215 Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $295,000$245/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10111215 Report a problem | ||
| 8/4/2025 | Pending sale | $295,000$245/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10111215 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $295,000-26.3%$245/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10111215 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2025 | Listing removed | $400,000$332/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10057502 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2024 | Listed for sale | $400,000+2480.6%$332/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10057502 Report a problem | ||
| 1/5/2012 | Listing removed | $850$1/sqft |
Source: Allenton Management Report a problem | ||
| 11/22/2011 | Listed for rent | $850$1/sqft |
Source: Allenton Management Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2011 | Sold | $15,500$13/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/2011 | Listing removed | $850$1/sqft |
Source: Allenton Management Report a problem | ||
| 2/4/2011 | Listed for rent | $850$1/sqft |
Source: Allenton Management Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,250 +10.7% | $428,732 +55.7% |
| 2024 | $3,840 +6.5% | $275,297 |
| 2023 | $3,606 +2.3% | $275,297 |
| 2022 | $3,524 +0.5% | $275,297 |
| 2021 | $3,507 +2.4% | $275,297 |
| 2020 | $3,424 | $275,297 |
| 2019 | $3,424 | $275,297 +42.1% |
| 2018 | $3,424 +31.2% | $193,777 |
| 2017 | $2,609 +3.5% | $193,777 |
| 2016 | $2,521 | $193,777 +104.9% |
| 2015 | $2,521 +92.5% | $94,593 |
| 2014 | $1,309 | $94,593 |
| 2013 | -- | $94,593 |
| 2012 | -- | $94,593 |
| 2011 | $1,233 +0.4% | $94,593 |
| 2010 | $1,228 +4% | $94,593 |
| 2009 | $1,181 | $94,593 |
| 2008 | $1,181 +11.9% | $94,593 +26.5% |
| 2007 | $1,055 +1.4% | $74,749 |
| 2006 | $1,041 | $74,749 |
| 2005 | $1,041 +1.4% | $74,749 |
| 2004 | $1,026 | $74,749 |
| 2003 | -- | $74,749 |
| 2002 | $944 +63.3% | $74,749 +109.4% |
| 2000 | $578 | $35,700 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Old North Durham
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10George Watts ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 5/10Brogden MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 3/10Riverside High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - George Watts
- Middle: Durham - Lucas
- High: Durham - Northern
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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- North Carolina
- Durham County
- Durham
- 27701
- Old North Durham
- 204 E Lynch St
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