Tucked away on a quiet, wooded acre that borders Duke Forest, 2805 Evans Street offers rare privacy with everyday convenience. Located just off 15-501, you're minutes from Downtown Durham, Chapel Hill, and a full range of shopping, dining, and entertainment. Inside, the home features vaulted ceilings, oak floors, and comfortable living spaces with timeless character. Enjoy a welcoming screened, front porch and a large rear deck, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The owners have cultivated a diverse mix of plants on the property, creating a peaceful outdoor retreat. A wired workshop adds space for hobbies, storage, or weekend projects. A unique blend of natural beauty and prime location.
Sold for $453,000
$453,000
2805 Evans St, Durham, NC 27705
3beds
1,325sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2001
1.12 Acres Lot
$447,400 Zestimate®
$342/sqft
$2,140 Estimated rent
Home value
$447,400
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Welcoming screened front porchVaulted ceilingsLarge rear deckOak floorsRare privacyTimeless characterQuiet wooded acre
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Listed by:
Thom Swain 919-996-9280,
Coldwell Banker HPW,
Rosann Procopio 919-812-4853,
Coldwell Banker HPW
Bought with:
Steve Payne, 325472
The Oceanaire Realty
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10097865
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Separate Shower, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,325
- Total interior livable area: 1,325 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,325
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Open
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Garden, Private Yard, Rain Barrel/Cistern(s), Rain Gutters, Smart Lock(s), Storage
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 1.12 Acres
- Features: Many Trees, Native Plants
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Parcel number: 138223
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2001
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: None
Location
- Region: Durham
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/18/2025 | Sold | $453,000-4.6%$342/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10097865 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2025 | Pending sale | $475,000$358/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10097865 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $475,000+78.2%$358/sqft |
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| 7/18/2017 | Sold | $266,500+3.9%$201/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2130546 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2017 | Pending sale | $256,500$194/sqft |
Source: Distinctive Properties #2130546 Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2017 | Listed for sale | $256,500+42.5%$194/sqft |
Source: Distinctive Properties #2130546 Report a problem | ||
| 2/7/2014 | Sold | $180,000-5%$136/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2013 | Price change | $189,500-4.5%$143/sqft |
Source: Real Estate Associates, Inc. #1887331 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2013 | Listed for sale | $198,500+80.5%$150/sqft |
Source: Real Estate Associates, Inc. #1887331 Report a problem | ||
| 12/20/2001 | Sold | $110,000$83/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,106 +1.2% | $414,217 +42.4% |
| 2024 | $4,058 +6.5% | $290,951 |
| 2023 | $3,811 +2.3% | $290,951 |
| 2022 | $3,724 +0.8% | $290,951 +0.3% |
| 2021 | $3,695 +2.4% | $290,081 |
| 2020 | $3,608 | $290,081 |
| 2019 | $3,608 | $290,081 +30.3% |
| 2018 | $3,608 +20.3% | $222,686 |
| 2017 | $2,998 +3.5% | $222,686 |
| 2016 | $2,897 | $222,686 +3.8% |
| 2015 | $2,897 -2.4% | $214,501 |
| 2014 | $2,969 | $214,501 |
| 2013 | -- | $214,501 |
| 2012 | -- | $214,501 |
| 2011 | $2,796 +0.4% | $214,501 |
| 2010 | $2,784 +4% | $214,501 |
| 2009 | $2,677 | $214,501 |
| 2008 | $2,677 +30.2% | $214,501 +47.3% |
| 2007 | $2,056 +1.4% | $145,623 |
| 2006 | $2,027 | $145,623 |
| 2005 | $2,027 +1.4% | $145,623 |
| 2004 | $1,999 | $145,623 |
| 2003 | -- | $145,623 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 27705
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Forest View ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.6 mi
- 8/10Sherwood Githens MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 4/10Charles E Jordan Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - Forest View
- Middle: Durham - Githens
- High: Durham - Jordan
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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