This alluring Victorian was built in 1907 for Joshua Melvin, a salesman at the Burch-Gorman Shoe Store in downtown Durham. Local builder Miles Honeycutt and Sara Lachenman with Four-Over-One Design created a sensitive revitalization of the home in 2011, exposing and restoring intricately carved newel posts, bead-board ceilings, and tiled coal-burner fireplace surrounds. The present owners added a massive screened porch with vaulted ceiling and wraparound deck to optimize backyard enjoyment. The home is across the street from Burch Avenue Park, a quick stroll to the busline, Duke's East Campus, downtown, Co-op, or 9th Street. The deep front porch extends the full length of the house, and the driveway offers an electric car charger. If you are looking to reduce your carbon footprint while increasing your cool house credibility, 813 Burch is your gem.
Sold for $992,000
$992,000
813 Burch Ave, Durham, NC 27701
3beds
2,305sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1907
10,018.8 Square Feet Lot
$981,100 Zestimate®
$430/sqft
$3,343 Estimated rent
Home value
$981,100
$912,000 - $1.05M
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Tiled coal-burner fireplace surroundsDeep front porchWraparound deckBead-board ceilingsVaulted ceilingIntricately carved newel postsMassive screened porch
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tammi Brooks 919-308-4910,
Inhabit Real Estate,
Rebecca S Ives 919-641-5690,
Inhabit Real Estate
Bought with:
Debbie Van Horn, 234538
Compass -- Raleigh
Kristen Lampuri, 206528
Compass -- Raleigh
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10096362
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Master Downstairs, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Water Closet
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,305
- Total interior livable area: 2,305 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,305
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), On Street
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard, Private Yard
- Fencing: Back Yard, Wood
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 10,018 sqft
- Features: Back Yard, Garden, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Near Public Transit
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0821489154
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Local Historic Designation, Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Combination
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1907
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Park, Playground, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Durham
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/25/2025 | Sold | $992,000$430/sqft |
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| 5/22/2025 | Pending sale | $992,000$430/sqft |
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| 5/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $992,000+18.4%$430/sqft |
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| 8/11/2021 | Sold | $838,000+13.6%$364/sqft |
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| 7/1/2021 | Pending sale | $738,000$320/sqft |
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| 6/26/2021 | Contingent | $738,000$320/sqft |
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| 6/25/2021 | Listed for sale | $738,000+123.6%$320/sqft |
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| 9/20/2017 | Listing removed | $2,350$1/sqft |
Source: Acorn + Oak Property Management Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2017 | Listed for rent | $2,350-4.1%$1/sqft |
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| 8/14/2015 | Listing removed | $2,450$1/sqft |
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| 8/2/2015 | Price change | $2,450-7.5%$1/sqft |
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| 7/18/2015 | Listed for rent | $2,650$1/sqft |
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| 7/3/2012 | Sold | $330,000$143/sqft |
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| 2/21/2012 | Listing removed | $330,000$143/sqft |
Source: Seagroves Realty #1821472 Report a problem | ||
| 2/19/2012 | Listed for sale | $330,000+266.7%$143/sqft |
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| 12/5/2011 | Sold | $90,000$39/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,633 +18.5% | $770,047 +66.7% |
| 2024 | $6,444 +6.5% | $461,972 |
| 2023 | $6,051 +8.1% | $461,972 +5.6% |
| 2022 | $5,599 +0.5% | $437,494 |
| 2021 | $5,573 +2.4% | $437,494 |
| 2020 | $5,442 | $437,494 |
| 2019 | $5,442 | $437,494 +6.2% |
| 2018 | $5,442 -1.9% | $412,007 |
| 2017 | $5,548 +3.5% | $412,007 |
| 2016 | $5,361 | $412,007 +48% |
| 2015 | $5,361 +39.1% | $278,421 |
| 2014 | $3,854 | $278,421 |
| 2013 | -- | $278,421 +233.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $83,438 |
| 2011 | $544 +0.4% | $83,438 |
| 2010 | $541 +4% | $83,438 |
| 2009 | $521 | $83,438 |
| 2008 | $521 -5.9% | $83,438 +6.5% |
| 2007 | $553 +1.4% | $78,344 |
| 2006 | $545 | $78,344 |
| 2005 | $545 -49.3% | $78,344 |
| 2004 | $1,076 | $78,344 |
| 2003 | -- | $78,344 |
| 2002 | $989 +36.9% | $78,344 +75.6% |
| 2000 | $723 | $44,610 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Burch Avenue
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Lakewood ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.5 mi
- 10/10Lakewood Montessori Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 4/10Charles E Jordan Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - Lakewood
- Middle: Durham - Lakewood Montessori
- High: Durham - Jordan
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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