Perfect location meets easy living in the heart of Durham. Just minutes from Duke, shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences, this home also enjoys close proximity to the future Durham School of the Arts campus, a major investment bringing expanded arts and academic facilities to the area. Inside, this home offers a layout full of personality and charm, far from the cookie-cutter feel of newer construction. Character throughout creates a home that feels warm, inviting, and memorable. The updated kitchen features soft-close cabinetry, leathered countertops, and plenty of workspace, while fresh paint and new carpet create a move-in ready feel throughout. Upstairs you'll find three bedrooms, while the spacious family room with a fireplace provides the perfect place for gathering, relaxing, or entertaining. The mudroom adds everyday practicality and leads to an incredible backyard designed for enjoying North Carolina's seasons. A paver patio, fire pit, hot tub, fenced yard, detached garage, and two storage sheds create a private outdoor retreat with room for hobbies, gardening, pets, and play. Additional updates include a roof replaced in 2022, an HVAC system that's less than three years old, an upgraded electrical panel, and a whole-home surge protector, providing added peace of mind for the next owner. With no HOA, abundant outdoor living space, thoughtful updates, unique character, and a location that puts you close to everything Durham has to offer, this home delivers comfort, flexibility, and individuality in one of the Triangle's most vibrant areas.
For sale
Price cut: $14.9K (8/28)
$425,000
2503 W Carver St, Durham, NC 27705
3beds
1,968sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1940
0.53 Acres Lot
$423,000 Zestimate®
$216/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fenced yardPaver patioHot tubDetached garageFresh paintPlenty of workspaceMudroom adds everyday practicality
- 103 days
- 1,026
- 74
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Stacey Hourigan 919-880-2784,
Choice Residential Real Estate,
Brian Sculley 919-703-8809,
Choice Residential Real Estate
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10168748
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Electric Range
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,968
- Total interior livable area: 1,968 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,968
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Carport, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 5
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Chain Link
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.53 Acres
- Features: Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 0823221598
- Zoning: R-8
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
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: $216/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $388,252
- Annual tax amount: $3,848
- Date on market: 5/21/2026
Estimated market value
$423,000
$402,000 - $444,000
$2,343/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2026 | Price change | $425,000-3.4%$216/sqft |
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| 8/12/2026 | Price change | $439,900-2.2%$224/sqft |
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| 7/21/2026 | Price change | $450,000-3.2%$229/sqft |
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| 7/10/2026 | Price change | $464,900-2.1%$236/sqft |
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| 7/2/2026 | Price change | $474,900-2.1%$241/sqft |
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| 6/5/2026 | Price change | $484,900-3%$246/sqft |
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| 5/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,900+69.5%$254/sqft |
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| 5/14/2021 | Sold | $295,000$150/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,849 +32% | $388,252 +85.8% |
| 2024 | $2,915 +6.5% | $208,990 |
| 2023 | $2,738 +2.3% | $208,990 |
| 2022 | $2,675 +0.5% | $208,990 |
| 2021 | $2,662 +2.4% | $208,990 |
| 2020 | $2,600 | $208,990 |
| 2019 | $2,600 | $208,990 +36.3% |
| 2018 | $2,600 +25.9% | $153,302 |
| 2017 | $2,064 +3.5% | $153,302 |
| 2016 | $1,995 | $153,302 +7.5% |
| 2015 | $1,995 +1.1% | $142,551 |
| 2014 | $1,973 | $142,551 |
| 2013 | -- | $142,551 |
| 2012 | -- | $142,551 |
| 2011 | $1,858 +0.4% | $142,551 |
| 2010 | $1,850 +4% | $142,551 |
| 2009 | $1,779 | $142,551 |
| 2008 | $1,779 +7.6% | $142,551 +21.7% |
| 2007 | $1,654 +1.4% | $117,122 |
| 2006 | $1,630 | $117,122 |
| 2005 | $1,630 +1.4% | $117,122 |
| 2004 | $1,608 | $117,122 |
| 2003 | -- | $117,122 |
| 2002 | $1,479 +16.1% | $117,122 +48.9% |
| 2000 | $1,274 | $78,650 |
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Neighborhood: Scarsdale Village
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - Hillandale Elementary
- Middle: Durham - George L Carrington 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.






