This home successfully combines traditional farmhouse architecture with modern, minimalist design, clean lines, simple color palette, and thoughtful details that create a fresh, updated take on classic rural living. The result is a home that feels both timeless and contemporary without an HOA! Inside, the 4-bedroom, 3-full-bathroom home features an open design that maximizes space and flow. The first floor includes a convenient ensuite bedroom (or multi-purpose room), perfect for guests or flexible living arrangements. The kitchen is equipped with a gas stove and offers an eat-in dining area, while the living room boasts built-in bookshelves for both storage and display. Adding warmth and ambiance, the home includes 2 fireplaces throughout. The outdoor space is equally impressive, with a wrap-around fenced yard providing privacy and security. A double-deck porch offers generous room for outdoor entertaining and relaxation, while the large side yard provides plenty of space for gardening, play, or other activities. Located within Durham's vibrant downtown neighborhood, this home places you steps away from Michelin-star dining, the DPAC Theater, co-op shopping, and countless other cultural and culinary attractions. It's the perfect blend of peaceful residential charm with urban convenience, offering the best of both worlds for those who want farmhouse style without sacrificing city accessibility.
For sale
$800,000
701 Eva St, Durham, NC 27701
4beds
2,189sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1900
0.28 Acres Lot
$768,000 Zestimate®
$365/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Clean linesModern minimalist designSimple color paletteTraditional farmhouse architectureThoughtful detailsEat-in dining area
- 168 days |
- 326 |
- 13 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Monica Boswell 919-907-9906,
The M Homes Group
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10141622
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Separate Shower, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Shower
- Flooring: Simulated Wood, Tile
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,189
- Total interior livable area: 2,189 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,189
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street, Parking Pad
Features
- Levels: Bi-Level
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard, Lighting
- Fencing: Front Yard, Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Front Yard, Hardwood Trees, Near Public Transit, Sloped
Details
- Parcel number: 111352
- Zoning: R-3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Fiber Cement
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
- Major remodel year: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $365/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $313,829
- Annual tax amount: $3,330
- Date on market: 1/16/2026
Estimated market value
$768,000
$730,000 - $806,000
$3,284/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $800,000+416.1%$365/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10141622 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2017 | Sold | $155,000+7650%$71/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2004 | Sold | $2,000$1/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,111 +44.8% | $313,829 +103.8% |
| 2024 | $2,148 +4.2% | $154,018 -2.1% |
| 2023 | $2,062 +2.3% | $157,402 |
| 2022 | $2,015 +0.5% | $157,402 |
| 2021 | $2,005 +2.4% | $157,402 |
| 2020 | $1,958 | $157,402 |
| 2019 | $1,958 | $157,402 -17.4% |
| 2018 | $1,958 -23.7% | $190,482 |
| 2017 | $2,565 +3.5% | $190,482 |
| 2016 | $2,478 | $190,482 +134% |
| 2015 | $2,478 +120% | $81,389 |
| 2014 | $1,127 | $81,389 |
| 2013 | -- | $81,389 |
| 2012 | -- | $81,389 |
| 2011 | $1,061 +0.4% | $81,389 |
| 2010 | $1,056 +4% | $81,389 |
| 2009 | $1,016 | $81,389 |
| 2008 | $1,016 +60.1% | $81,389 +81.1% |
| 2007 | $635 +1.4% | $44,938 |
| 2006 | $626 | $44,938 |
| 2005 | $626 +1.4% | $44,938 |
| 2004 | $617 | $44,938 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Albright
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Eastway ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Brogden MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 3/10Riverside High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - Pearson
- Middle: Durham - Brogden
- High: Durham - Riverside
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