Tucked in sought after Colonial Village, this 1943 garden cottage will have you smitten! Storybook sweet, and full of original character. Hardwood floors, architectural arched doorways, and sunlight that sparkles in every room. 3 bedrooms and a flex space for your office or breakfast nook make for a modern fairytale life. Spacious primary with two closets, a rare happily-ever-after feature for a vintage home. Recent updates to the lovely kitchen, and new fixtures + paint throughout. Whistle while you work, frolicking in your garden instead of making home repairs. This home has been lovingly kept and features a new HVAC in 2024, newer water heater and roof replaced in 2017. Picturesque outdoor living in the uniquely private yard. Enjoy hosting on the expansive deck, or swinging slowly under the shade of the beautiful willow. Low maintenance native perennials perfectly frame the flat, usable backyard. The newer shed is the perfect space for all your tools and toys. Delightful curb appeal, sweetly set with blooming flowers and productive fig and pomegranate trees. Enjoy a dose of daily enchantment living just a short stroll from neighborhood favs like King's Grocery, Omie's Coffee, and Northgate Park, or follow shady Ellerbe Creek into downtown. This quaint cottage is so sweet, even Snow White would feel at home. Schedule a showing and fall under its spell.
Sold for $381,000
$381,000
2504 State St, Durham, NC 27704
3beds
1,058sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1943
8,276.4 Square Feet Lot
$376,200 Zestimate®
$360/sqft
$1,944 Estimated rent
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Uniquely private yardLovely kitchenHardwood floorsDelightful curb appealExpansive deckArchitectural arched doorwaysOriginal character
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Listed by:
Marie Kathleen Brockenbrough 919-606-1197,
Inhabit Real Estate
Bought with:
Ellen Farber, 299005
Navigate Realty
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10104436
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Free-Standing Electric Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,058
- Total interior livable area: 1,058 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,058
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard, Garden, Private Yard, Storage
- Fencing: Back Yard, Privacy
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 8,276 sqft
- Features: Back Yard, Cleared, Garden, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Native Plants
Details
- Parcel number: 120210
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow, Cottage, Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Combination
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1943
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Historical Area, Street Lights
Location
- Region: Durham
- Subdivision: Colonial Village
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2025 | Sold | $381,000+1.6%$360/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10104436 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2025 | Pending sale | $374,900$354/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10104436 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $374,900+10.3%$354/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10104436 Report a problem | ||
| 11/24/2021 | Sold | $340,000$321/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2420615 Report a problem | ||
| 11/24/2021 | Contingent | $340,000$321/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2420615 Report a problem | ||
| 11/24/2021 | Listed for sale | $340,000+72.6%$321/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2420615 Report a problem | ||
| 4/20/2017 | Sold | $197,000+4.2%$186/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2113476 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2017 | Pending sale | $189,000$179/sqft |
Source: Fonville Morisey/Chapel Hill Sales Office #2113476 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2017 | Listed for sale | $189,000+91.9%$179/sqft |
Source: Fonville Morisey/Chapel Hill Sales Office #2113476 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2002 | Sold | $98,500$93/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,649 -8% | $267,177 +29.4% |
| 2024 | $2,880 +6.5% | $206,430 |
| 2023 | $2,704 +2.3% | $206,430 |
| 2022 | $2,642 +0.5% | $206,430 |
| 2021 | $2,630 +2.4% | $206,430 |
| 2020 | $2,568 | $206,430 |
| 2019 | $2,568 | $206,430 +86.1% |
| 2018 | $2,568 +71.9% | $110,911 |
| 2017 | $1,493 +3.5% | $110,911 |
| 2016 | $1,443 | $110,911 +67.7% |
| 2015 | $1,443 +57.6% | $66,152 |
| 2014 | $916 | $66,152 |
| 2013 | -- | $66,152 |
| 2012 | -- | $66,152 |
| 2011 | $862 +0.4% | $66,152 |
| 2010 | $859 +4% | $66,152 |
| 2009 | $826 | $66,152 |
| 2008 | $826 -16.8% | $66,152 -5.9% |
| 2007 | $993 +1.4% | $70,313 |
| 2006 | $979 | $70,313 |
| 2005 | $979 +1.4% | $70,313 |
| 2004 | $965 | $70,313 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Colonial Village
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Club Boulevard ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Brogden MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 3/10Riverside High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - Club Blvd
- Middle: Durham - Carrington
- 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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