Built in 1916, this house was designed by the architectural firm of Rose and Rose, a Durham firm that also designed Durham's Mechanics and Farmer's Bank and Trinity Avenue Presbyterian Church. According to the NC State Library, houses by Rose and Rose were characterized by ''especially robust detailing, including Craftsman elements, hefty roof brackets, and stout porch posts of brick or rough stone.'' This certainly describes the house at 213, which stands on the corner of two quiet streets in Trinity Park, an easy walk to Duke's East Campus and downtown shops and restaurants.
This house has many of its original features, including two claw-foot bathtubs, heating by steam radiators, and a coal-burning fireplace. The house has 3600 sq ft with eleven rooms, three full bathrooms, large central hallways upstairs and down, 10-foot ceilings on main floor and 9-foot ceilings upstairs, a spacious Southern front porch, a rear screened porch, original oak and heart-pine floors, and vintage brass hardware throughout.
Improvements by current owners include two gas fireplaces, separate A/C systems upstairs and down, copper raised-seam roof on front porch, custom exterior hand railings, tankless hot water heater, and gas generator for power outages. Kitchen was renovated and expanded by luxury builder in 1995, with walk-in pantry, breakfast room, kitchen office, and private kitchen garden.
Sold for $1,267,000
$1,267,000
213 Watts St, Durham, NC 27701
4beds
3,603sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1916
9,583 Square Feet Lot
$1,405,400 Zestimate®
$352/sqft
$3,372 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,405,400
$1.28M - $1.56M
$3,372/mo
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Joan Austin 919-683-8527,
Marie Austin Realty
Bought with:
Sam Poole, 274170
Nest Realty of the Triangle
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10038007
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 288.51 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.7 x 16.3
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 216.72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.2 x 12.6
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 15
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 183.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.3 x 12
Breakfast room
- Description: fireplace
- Level: Main
- Area: 94 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 9.4
Den
- Description: could be 5th bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 243 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 16.2
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 153.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 11.8
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 16
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 193.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 13.8
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 20
Other
- Description: kitchen nook
- Level: Main
- Area: 41.04 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7.2 x 5.7
Other
- Description: flex room/laundry
- Level: Second
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Other
- Description: screened porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 10
Heating
- Natural Gas, Radiant, See Remarks
Cooling
- Central Air, Dual, Electric, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Disposal, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Upper Level
Features
- Coffered Ceiling(s), Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Shower Only, Bathtub Only, Smooth Ceilings
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, See Remarks, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Interior Entry,Partial
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,603
- Total interior livable area: 3,603 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,603
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Screened, Wrap Around
- Exterior features: Rain Barrel/Cistern(s)
Lot
- Size: 9,583 Square Feet
- Features: Hardwood Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 101915
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Plaster, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1916
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $352/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $790,898
- Annual tax amount: $9,560
- Date on market: 7/15/2024
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/20/2024 | Sold | $1,267,000-6.1%$352/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10038007 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2024 | Pending sale | $1,350,000$375/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10038007 Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2024 | Price change | $1,350,000-6.9%$375/sqft |
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| 7/15/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,450,000$402/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10038007 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,388 +12.3% | $1,249,632 +58% |
| 2024 | $11,032 +6.5% | $790,898 |
| 2023 | $10,360 +2.3% | $790,898 |
| 2022 | $10,123 +0.5% | $790,898 |
| 2021 | $10,075 +2.4% | $790,898 |
| 2020 | $9,838 | $790,898 |
| 2019 | $9,838 +1.8% | $790,898 +11% |
| 2018 | $9,665 | $712,507 |
| 2017 | -- | $712,507 |
| 2016 | $9,270 | $712,507 +19.3% |
| 2015 | $9,270 | $597,046 |
| 2014 | -- | $597,046 |
| 2013 | -- | $597,046 |
| 2012 | -- | $597,046 |
| 2011 | $7,782 +0.4% | $597,046 |
| 2010 | $7,748 +4% | $597,046 |
| 2009 | $7,452 | $597,046 |
| 2008 | $7,452 +74.3% | $597,046 +97.2% |
| 2007 | $4,275 +1.4% | $302,786 |
| 2006 | $4,215 | $302,786 |
| 2005 | $4,215 +1.4% | $302,786 |
| 2004 | $4,157 | $302,786 |
| 2003 | -- | $302,786 |
| 2002 | $3,824 +28.1% | $302,786 +64.2% |
| 2000 | $2,986 | $184,362 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Trinity Park
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10George Watts ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Brogden MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 3/10Riverside High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - George Watts Elementary
- Middle: Durham - Brogden Middle
- High: Durham - Riverside High
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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