In a sea of glass boxes, dare to be different. Don't miss this rare, floor-through double unit penthouse on Downtown Durham's Main Street. This special loft is where Durham's industrial heritage meets sophisticated urban luxury, defined by soaring ten-foot ceilings and a breathtaking expanse of original heart pine flooring. The interior is a masterclass in texture and soul, featuring a gallery-length exposed plaster wall and centuries-old brickwork that serves as the perfect backdrop for your art collection or minimalist design. A rooftop-party-ready kitchen with premium appliances flows seamlessly into an airy living space, illuminated by massive triple-pane windows that frame views of Five Points while ensuring an environment of solitude in the middle of it all. This residence offers the kind of architectural versatility rarely found in the urban core and is in one of the rare buildings of its caliber that allows Airbnb. The true piece de résistance is the 400-square-foot private rooftop terrace, an outdoor oasis that sets this property apart from anything else on Main Street. Here, you can entertain against the backdrop of the iconic American Tobacco towers and the downtown skyline, all while sitting beside a piece of history—the home's original, hand-painted Bull Durham tobacco mural. Complete with modern Trex decking and a private water spigot for your urban garden, this is the ultimate retreat for the discerning buyer who demands a residence with history, style, and impeccably framed views.
For sale
$774,900
323 W Main St APT C, Durham, NC 27701
1beds
1,531sqft
Condominium
Built in 1923
-- sqft lot
$734,700 Zestimate®
$506/sqft
$445/mo HOA
What's special
Modern trex deckingFloor-through double unit penthouseCenturies-old brickworkSoaring ten-foot ceilingsGallery-length exposed plaster wallViews of five pointsAiry living space
- 52 days
- 270
- 25
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Roy Ellis 910-818-6334,
Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10187887
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Office
- Level: Main
Heating
- Heat Pump, Hot Water
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Electric Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Bathtub/Shower Combination
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls,No One Above
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,531
- Total interior livable area: 1,531 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,531
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Site, Parking Lot
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Rear Porch, Terrace
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, City Lights, Downtown, Skyline
Lot
- Features: Views
Details
- Parcel number: 103075 & 103074
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Traditional
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Brick, Plaster
- Foundation: Permanent
- Roof: Membrane
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Security Gate, Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Sewer, Water
- HOA fee: $445 monthly
- HOA name: West Main Street Condo Association
- HOA phone: 919-384-5820
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $506/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $637,496
- Annual tax amount: $6,925
- Date on market: 8/21/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$734,700
$698,000 - $771,000
$2,764/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $774,900-0.7%$506/sqft |
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| 11/22/2025 | Listing removed | $780,000$509/sqft |
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| 10/30/2025 | Price change | $780,000-1.1%$509/sqft |
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| 10/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $789,000$515/sqft |
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| 10/14/2025 | Listing removed | $789,000$515/sqft |
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| 9/29/2025 | Price change | $789,000-1.3%$515/sqft |
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| 8/1/2025 | Price change | $799,000-5.9%$522/sqft |
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| 6/16/2025 | Price change | $849,000-5.6%$555/sqft |
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| 4/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $899,000+25.7%$587/sqft |
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| 5/6/2022 | Sold | $715,000+36.2%$467/sqft |
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| 3/29/2019 | Sold | $525,000-4.5%$343/sqft |
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| 2/27/2019 | Pending sale | $550,000$359/sqft |
Source: Frasher Whaley Realty Group #2223276 Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/2018 | Listed for sale | $550,000+340%$359/sqft |
Source: Frasher Whaley Realty Group #2223276 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2000 | Sold | $125,000$82/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #522627 Report a problem | ||
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Neighborhood: Downtown
Nearby schools
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.





