Ready for a front porch in downtown Durham to call your own? This four bedroom, two bath home is the one you've been waiting for this fall! Original hardwood floors in the living room and front 3 bedrooms add great character next to the updated kitchen and bathrooms. A large laundry room and fourth bedroom complete a layout perfect to work from home, allow for a roommate, or to set up as a gear room. This property is located in the heart of Durham, just a 10 minute walk to downtown and less than half a mile from Hatch Burritos, Vessel Coffee, and the Durham Beer Garden!
Pending
$299,000
502 Canal St, Durham, NC 27701
4beds
1,289sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1939
0.43 Acres Lot
$296,400 Zestimate®
$232/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large laundry roomUpdated kitchen
- 45 days
- 405
- 20
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ellen P Bell 252-671-7299,
Urban Durham Realty
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10188760
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 195.84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.4 x 13.6
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 176.85 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.1 x 13.5
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 124.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.9 x 14.0
Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
- Area: 122.76 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.3 x 13.2
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 123.14 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.4 x 13.1
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 56.26 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.7 x 5.8
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,289
- Total interior livable area: 1,289 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,289
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.43 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 110657
- Zoning: RM-12
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Transitional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $232/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $525,724
- Annual tax amount: $5,211
- Date on market: 8/26/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$296,400
$282,000 - $311,000
$2,292/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/14/2026 | Pending sale | $299,000$232/sqft |
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| 8/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,000+106.2%$232/sqft |
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| 10/10/2015 | Sold | $145,000-12.1%$112/sqft |
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| 9/7/2015 | Pending sale | $164,900$128/sqft |
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| 8/25/2015 | Listed for sale | $164,900$128/sqft |
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| 7/2/2015 | Listing removed | $164,900$128/sqft |
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| 5/13/2015 | Listed for sale | $164,900-8.4%$128/sqft |
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| 4/3/2015 | Listing removed | $180,000$140/sqft |
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| 3/27/2015 | Pending sale | $180,000$140/sqft |
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| 1/24/2015 | Listed for sale | $180,000$140/sqft |
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| 7/1/2013 | Listing removed | $900$1/sqft |
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| 6/20/2013 | Listed for rent | $900$1/sqft |
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| 4/28/2013 | Listing removed | $900$1/sqft |
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| 2/13/2013 | Listed for rent | $900$1/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Cleveland-Holloway
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.






