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    • $475,000

    506 Mallard Ave, Durham, NC 27701

    2beds
    1,212sqft
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    $3,036/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1920
    10,454 Square Feet Lot
    $464,100 Zestimate®
    $392/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Vegetable gardenNative perennials and treesBeautiful heart pine floorsFire pit
    506 Mallard has a bit of a disappearing act going on. Walk out the front door and downtown Durham is right there. Step into the backyard and suddenly there are fireflies, birdsong, bistro lights, a tree swing, and enough leafy canopy to make the city feel considerably farther away than it is. That contrast is a big part of what makes this Cleveland Holloway bungalow so special. Inside, the living room makes an impression immediately, with 10-foot beadboard ceilings, beautiful heart pine floors, and room to really spread out. Those original details carry the history of the house, while thoughtful updates over the years have brought the kitchen and baths forward and tackled plenty of the practical stuff too, including a metal roof added in 2017, replacement windows, and HVAC replaced in 2020. The kitchen has plenty of room to cook without disappearing from the action, and from there it's an easy transition out to the large back deck and garden. And what a garden. Mature canopy keeps it remarkably shaded in summer, while native perennials and trees, a box elder with a swing, fire pit, vegetable garden, and multiple places to gather turn the backyard into much more than something nice to look at through a window. Set up a long table on the deck and watch the birds. String up a projector for movie night. Or do absolutely nothing beyond sitting under the trees for a while. Then leave the car parked behind the gate and head out on foot. Saturday morning at the Durham Farmers' Market. Dinner at Alley 26 or Pizzeria Toro. A show at DPAC. A library run. Drinks at Motorco, Fullsteam, or Ponysaurus. This is the version of downtown living where walking somewhere is genuinely part of daily life, but coming home doesn't feel particularly urban. Historic, beautifully cared for, and deeply connected to both its garden and its city, 506 Mallard sits on a particularly charming stretch of Mallard Avenue. It's a house that will be hard to say goodbye to and an awfully good one to come home to.
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    Listed by:

    Kelly Lowry 919-824-1182,

    Nest Realty of the Triangle,

    Lea Soray Christofferson 919-998-9951,

    Nest Realty of the Triangle

    Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10194923MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bedrooms: 2
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 179.36 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11.8 x 15.2
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 124.08 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 9.4 x 13.2
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 188.75 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 15.1 x 12.5
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 311.6 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 20.5 x 15.2
      Heating
      • Central, Electric, Heat Pump
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater
      • Laundry: Laundry Closet, Inside, Main Level
      Features
      • Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Primary Downstairs, Stone Counters, Shower Only, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Smooth Ceilings
      • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
      • Fireplace features: Living Room, See Remarks
      • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,212
      • Total interior livable area: 1,212 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,212
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Driveway, Enclosed, Gated, Paved, Parking Pad
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Porch
      • Exterior features: Fire Pit, Garden, Private Yard, Rain Barrel/Cistern(s), Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard
      • Fencing: Back Yard
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Neighborhood
      Lot
      • Size: 10,454 Square Feet
      • Features: Back Yard, City Lot, Garden, Landscaped, Hardwood Trees
      Details
      • Parcel number: 110229
      • Zoning: R-3
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Bungalow,Craftsman
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Wood Siding
      • Foundation: Permanent, Crawlspace
      • Roof: Metal
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1920

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Durham

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $392/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $478,759
      • Annual tax amount: $4,865
      • Date on market: 9/25/2026
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan

        Estimated market value

        $464,100

        $441,000 - $487,000

        $1,952/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        9/25/2026Listed for sale$475,000-6.7%$392/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10194923 Report a problem
        7/8/2026Listing removed$509,000$420/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10162438 Report a problem
        6/18/2026Pending sale$509,000$420/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10162438 Report a problem
        5/8/2026Price change$509,000-3.8%$420/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10162438 Report a problem
        4/24/2026Listed for sale$529,000+44.5%$436/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10162438 Report a problem
        3/22/2018Sold$366,000+0.3%$302/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #2174496 Report a problem
        2/22/2018Pending sale$365,000$301/sqft
        Source: West & Woodall/Town, Lake & Country Properties #2174496 Report a problem
        2/22/2018Listed for sale$365,000+128.1%$301/sqft
        Source: West & Woodall/Town, Lake & Country Properties #2174496 Report a problem
        2/20/2012Sold$160,000+0.6%$132/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        12/24/2011Listed for sale$159,000+27.7%$131/sqft
        Source: Seagroves Realty #1814172 Report a problem
        12/1/2010Listing removed$124,500$103/sqft
        Source: Seagroves Realty #1729021 Report a problem
        5/30/2010Listed for sale$124,500+149%$103/sqft
        Source: Seagroves Realty #1729021 Report a problem
        8/3/2007Sold$50,000+400%$41/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        6/2/2006Sold$10,000-45.5%$8/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        3/14/2006Sold$18,360-59.2%$15/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        7/19/2000Sold$45,000$37/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$4,746 +15.5%$478,759 +62.5%
        2024$4,111 +6.5%$294,701
        2023$3,860 +2.3%$294,701
        2022$3,772 +0.5%$294,701
        2021$3,754 +2.4%$294,701
        2020$3,666 $294,701
        2019$3,666 $294,701 +19.3%
        2018$3,666 +10.2%$247,115
        2017$3,327 +3.5%$247,115
        2016$3,215 $247,115 +211.8%
        2015$3,215 +193%$79,261
        2014$1,097 $79,261
        2013-- $79,261 +47.8%
        2012-- $53,619 +17.1%
        2011$597 +0.4%$45,801
        2010$594 +4%$45,801
        2009$572 $45,801
        2008$572 +13.7%$45,801 +28.7%
        2007$503 +1.4%$35,593
        2006$495 $35,593
        2005$495 +1.4%$35,593
        2004$489 $35,593
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Cleveland-Holloway

        Getting around

        74 / 100
        Very Walkable
        49 / 100
        Some Transit
        62 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        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.

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