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Sold for $489,000
    • $489,000

    205 S Briggs Ave, Durham, NC 27703

    4beds
    2,308sqft
    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1950
    6,534 Square Feet Lot
    $488,500 Zestimate®
    $212/sqft
    $2,591 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $488,500

    $464,000 - $513,000

    $2,591/mo

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    What's special

    Stunning central kitchenWelcoming covered porchTwo balconiesGorgeous hardwood flooringEnergy-efficient windowsSeamless open-concept layout
    Fully Renovated 1950 Charmer in East Durham! Welcome to this meticulously transformed 1950 gem at 205 S Briggs Avenue. Completely renovated top-to-bottom for today's lifestyle. Main level features a seamless open-concept layout with flexible living, dining, and family spaces that all connect to a stunning central kitchen, designed as the heart of the home. Main-level convenience includes bedroom and full bath. Upstairs: 3 generous bedrooms, loft, and 2 full bathrooms. Step outside to your private retreat: a detached garage/workshop with additional storage space, a welcoming covered porch, two balconies and a spacious deck perfect for BBQs or relaxing. Fully fenced backyard perfect for pets and play. Peace-of-mind updates abound: updated plumbing, water line, and sewer line; electrical; HVAC system; energy-efficient windows; siding; gorgeous hardwood flooring (no carpet!); and a convenient EV charger ready for modern driving. Nestled in vibrant East Durham, you're just 2 miles from booming downtown Durham--easy access to restaurants, breweries, DPAC, Duke University, and the Research Triangle's best amenities.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Jaki J Dysart 919-491-3532,

    Coldwell Banker HPW

    Bought with:

    Melina Olivares, 285988

    Robbins and Associates Realty

    Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10150911MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
    Features
    • Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Living/Dining Room Combination, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Shower Only, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
    • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
    • Basement: Crawl Space
    • Has fireplace: No
    • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,308
    • Total interior livable area: 2,308 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 2,308
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Detached, Garage Faces Front, Tandem
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch
    • Exterior features: Balcony, Fenced Yard, Rain Gutters
    • Fencing: Back Yard, Wood
    • Has view: Yes
    Lot
    • Size: 6,534 Square Feet
    • Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
    Details
    • Additional structures: Garage(s), Shed(s)
    • Parcel number: 114299
    • Special conditions: Seller Not Owner of Record,Third Party Approval

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial, Traditional
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
    Materials
    • Fiber Cement
    • Roof: Membrane, Metal, Shingle
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1950

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Durham

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $212/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $463,500
    • Annual tax amount: $4,594
    • Date on market: 3/6/2026
    • Road surface type: Asphalt

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/22/2026Sold$489,000$212/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10150911 Report a problem
    3/12/2026Pending sale$489,000$212/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10150911 Report a problem
    3/6/2026Listed for sale$489,000+23.8%$212/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10150911 Report a problem
    5/3/2021Sold$395,000$171/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #2361329 Report a problem
    2/17/2021Contingent$395,000$171/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #2361329 Report a problem
    1/14/2021Listed for sale$395,000$171/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #2361329 Report a problem
    1/10/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Doorify MLS Report a problem
    11/8/2020Price change$395,000-1.2%$171/sqft
    Source: Urban Durham Realty #2340035 Report a problem
    9/19/2020Price change$399,900-3.6%$173/sqft
    Source: Urban Durham Realty #2340035 Report a problem
    8/29/2020Listed for sale$415,000+176.7%$180/sqft
    Source: Urban Durham Realty #2340035 Report a problem
    9/21/2018Sold$150,000-14.3%$65/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #2204377 Report a problem
    8/16/2018Pending sale$175,000$76/sqft
    Source: Urban Durham Realty #2204377 Report a problem
    8/14/2018Price change$175,000-12.5%$76/sqft
    Source: Urban Durham Realty #2204377 Report a problem
    7/29/2018Pending sale$200,000$87/sqft
    Source: Urban Durham Realty #2204377 Report a problem
    7/18/2018Listed for sale$200,000-33.3%$87/sqft
    Source: Urban Durham Realty #2204377 Report a problem
    4/7/2018Listing removed$300,000$130/sqft
    Source: Trammel Brothers Inc. #2155026 Report a problem
    10/6/2017Listed for sale$300,000$130/sqft
    Source: Trammel Brothers Realtors Inc. #2155026 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,595 +9.9%$463,500 +54.7%
    2024$4,179 +6.5%$299,615
    2023$3,925 +2.3%$299,615
    2022$3,835 +110.1%$299,615 +109.1%
    2021$1,825 +10.1%$143,281 +7.5%
    2020$1,659 -3.9%$133,330 -3.9%
    2019$1,726 $138,730 +35.3%
    2018$1,726 +25%$102,528
    2017$1,381 +3.5%$102,528
    2016$1,334 $102,528 -19.6%
    2015$1,334 -24.4%$127,508
    2014$1,765 $127,508
    2013-- $127,508
    2012-- $127,508
    2011$1,662 +0.4%$127,508
    2010$1,655 +4%$127,508
    2009$1,591 $127,508
    2008$1,591 -6.4%$127,508 +5.9%
    2007$1,700 +1.4%$120,391
    2006$1,676 $120,391
    2005$1,676 +1.4%$120,391
    2004$1,653 $120,391
    2003-- $120,391
    2002$1,521 +84.5%$120,391 +136.7%
    2000$824 $50,870
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 27703

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Durham - Y E Smith
    • Middle: Durham - Brogden
    • High: Durham - Riverside

    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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