Discover your creative haven in this charming 1950s gem, perfectly situated in the vibrant Duke Park neighborhood! This corner lot home invites you into an open concept living space, featuring a modern kitchen adorned with elegant granite countertops, a gas cooktop and a cozy eat-in area. The bamboo flooring enhances the contemporary feel, creating an inspiring ambiance for your artistic endeavors. Step into the delightful three-season room, a versatile gathering space that welcomes you year-round, perfect for hosting friends or finding your muse. You'll be enchanted by the expansive flex room with soaring ceilings, a blank canvas ready for your imagination. Whether you envision a pottery studio, woodworking shop, cycling retreat, golf simulator, or a quilting paradise, this space can transform into whatever your heart desires. With a single-car garage and fenced yard for your projects, this home is just blocks away from Duke Park, the scenic Ellerbee Creek Trail and lively downtown Durham scene. Enjoy the convenience of being close to Duke's East Campus and I-85. Embrace your creative journey in a space that truly inspires!
Pending
Price cut: $20K (7/23)
$895,000
400 W Knox St, Durham, NC 27701
4beds
3,088sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1950
9,147 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$290/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fenced yardCozy eat-in areaDelightful three-season roomCorner lotSingle-car garageGas cooktopOpen concept living space
- 100 days
- 293
- 7
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Listed by:
Jarin Frederick 919-886-2331,
Peak, Swirles & Cavallito,
Rebecca Barbee 919-260-9107,
Peak, Swirles & Cavallito
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10169006
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Wall Furnace, Zoned
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Wall Unit(s), Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Oven, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
- Flooring: Bamboo, Tile
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,088
- Total interior livable area: 3,088 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,088
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Inside Entrance, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard, Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 9,147 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Front Yard, Hardwood Trees, Level, Open Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 105775
- Zoning: R-8
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary, Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick, Fiber Cement
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
- Major remodel year: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $290/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $820,850
- Annual tax amount: $8,137
- Date on market: 5/22/2026
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/5/2026 | Pending sale | $895,000$290/sqft |
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| 7/23/2026 | Price change | $895,000-2.2%$290/sqft |
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| 6/12/2026 | Price change | $915,000-3.2%$296/sqft |
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| 5/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $945,000+40%$306/sqft |
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| 10/30/2020 | Sold | $675,000+8%$219/sqft |
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| 10/3/2020 | Pending sale | $625,000$202/sqft |
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| 10/2/2020 | Listed for sale | $625,000+199%$202/sqft |
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| 11/14/2012 | Listing removed | $209,000$68/sqft |
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| 9/30/2012 | Listed for sale | $209,000$68/sqft |
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| 3/22/2012 | Listing removed | $209,000$68/sqft |
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| 12/17/2011 | Listed for sale | $209,000+10%$68/sqft |
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| 11/30/2011 | Sold | $190,000-12.8%$62/sqft |
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| 11/9/2011 | Price change | $218,000+4.3%$71/sqft |
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| 9/21/2011 | Price change | $209,000-4.1%$68/sqft |
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| 8/16/2011 | Price change | $218,000-3.1%$71/sqft |
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| 6/9/2011 | Listed for sale | $225,000-6.2%$73/sqft |
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| 10/27/2010 | Listing removed | $239,900$78/sqft |
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| 6/12/2010 | Price change | $239,900-4%$78/sqft |
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| 4/26/2010 | Listed for sale | $249,900+99.9%$81/sqft |
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| 6/20/2003 | Sold | $125,000+7.8%$40/sqft |
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| 12/11/1997 | Sold | $116,000$38/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,137 +14.2% | $820,850 +60.7% |
| 2024 | $7,127 +6.5% | $510,897 |
| 2023 | $6,692 +2.3% | $510,897 |
| 2022 | $6,539 +0.5% | $510,897 |
| 2021 | $6,508 +2.4% | $510,897 |
| 2020 | $6,355 | $510,897 |
| 2019 | $6,355 | $510,897 +42.5% |
| 2018 | $6,355 +31.6% | $358,598 |
| 2017 | $4,829 +3.5% | $358,598 |
| 2016 | $4,666 | $358,598 +42.5% |
| 2015 | $4,666 +33.9% | $251,733 |
| 2014 | $3,485 | $251,733 |
| 2013 | -- | $251,733 +36.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $184,438 |
| 2011 | $2,404 +0.4% | $184,438 |
| 2010 | $2,394 +4% | $184,438 |
| 2009 | $2,302 | $184,438 |
| 2008 | $2,302 +30.9% | $184,438 +48.1% |
| 2007 | $1,758 +1.4% | $124,528 |
| 2006 | $1,733 | $124,528 |
| 2005 | $1,733 +1.4% | $124,528 |
| 2004 | $1,710 | $124,528 |
| 2003 | -- | $124,528 |
| 2002 | $1,573 +13% | $124,528 +44.9% |
| 2000 | $1,392 | $85,930 |
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Neighborhood: Duke Park
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - Club Boulevard 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.







