Charming 3 bedroom bungalow in an excellent location in central Durham. Beautiful hardwood floors appear to be original. Kitchen and bath updated about 5 years ago. Kitchen has updated cabinets and tile floors and includes a refrigerator, electric range and dishwasher. Lot is partially fenced and very private. An outbuilding offers additional storage. Off-street parking as well as on-street. You'll love the rocking-chair front porch. Don't miss the opportunity to make this charming home yours.
For sale
Price cut: $5K (8/12)
$295,000
509 N Guthrie Ave, Durham, NC 27703
3beds
994sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$282,900 Zestimate®
$297/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Rocking-chair front porchBeautiful hardwood floorsOff-street parkingOutbuilding offers additional storageUpdated cabinetsTile floors
- 62 days
- 161
- 6
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Don Gomez 919-972-8448,
C-A-RE Realty
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10177743
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 160.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.4 x 12.0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 158.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.2 x 12.0
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 168.64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.6 x 12.4
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 164.92 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.3 x 12.4
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 80.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 6.7
Heating
- Central, None
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Bathtub/Shower Combination
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Interior area
- Total structure area: 994
- Total interior livable area: 994 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 994
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 112721
- Zoning: R-3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Crawlspace
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1928
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $297/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $212,901
- Annual tax amount: $2,110
- Date on market: 7/2/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Lease term: Month To Month
Estimated market value
$282,900
$269,000 - $297,000
$1,807/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/12/2026 | Price change | $295,000-1.7%$297/sqft |
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| 7/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $300,000+823.1%$302/sqft |
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| 10/3/2014 | Sold | $32,500$33/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,110 +93.1% | $212,901 +171.7% |
| 2024 | $1,093 +6.5% | $78,367 |
| 2023 | $1,027 +2.3% | $78,367 |
| 2022 | $1,003 +0.5% | $78,367 |
| 2021 | $998 +2.4% | $78,367 |
| 2020 | $975 | $78,367 |
| 2019 | $975 | $78,367 +37.7% |
| 2018 | $975 +27.2% | $56,894 |
| 2017 | $766 +3.5% | $56,894 |
| 2016 | $740 | $56,894 +1.3% |
| 2015 | $740 -4.8% | $56,176 |
| 2014 | $778 | $56,176 |
| 2013 | -- | $56,176 |
| 2012 | -- | $56,176 |
| 2011 | $732 +0.4% | $56,176 |
| 2010 | $729 +4% | $56,176 |
| 2009 | $701 | $56,176 |
| 2008 | $701 -8.3% | $56,176 +3.7% |
| 2007 | $765 +1.4% | $54,156 |
| 2006 | $754 | $54,156 |
| 2005 | $754 +1.4% | $54,156 |
| 2004 | $744 | $54,156 |
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Neighborhood: Old East Durham
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - Y E Smith Elementary
- Middle: Durham - Durham School of the Arts
- High: Durham County Schools
Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.








