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    816 Carolina Ave, Durham, NC 27705

    3beds
    1,305sqft
    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1934
    5,227 Square Feet Lot
    $496,900 Zestimate®
    $391/sqft
    $2,188 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $496,900

    $462,000 - $537,000

    $2,188/mo

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    What's special

    Experience the perfect blend of classic charm and modern convenience in this delightful bungalow! Nestled on a quiet, non-through street in the heart of Old West Durham, this home offers the best of both worlds—serenity and walkability. Walk or cycle to Duke University and Medical Center, including the Nasher Art Museum and Duke Gardens. Just steps from the vibrant Ninth Street district, you'll have easy access to local favorites like the Regulator Bookshop, Durham Cycles, Whole Foods, LocoPops, and Vin Rouge. Inside, you'll find a warm and inviting living space featuring built-ins, hardwood floors, high ceilings, and a stunning picture window that fills the room with natural light. The adjacent sunroom, ideal for a home office or reading nook, offers the perfect setup for today's remote lifestyle. Entertaining is easy with the separate dining area & functional kitchen with tile floors & stainless refrig. The 3rd BR offers flex space for a sweet office/studio. It includes a laundry closet and leads out to a peaceful screened porch, perfect for enjoying morning coffee or afternoon naps. Step outside to a fully fenced yard, providing ample space for gardening and a furry friend! The outdoor space is your private oasis in the city, perfect for unwinding after a busy day or growing veggies in sun-drenched raised beds. This home lives larger than expected with its flexible spaces! Newer refrigerator, washer & dryer (all 2023) convey! New HVAC (2025). Don't miss your chance to call this charming bungalow your next home!

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    Listed by:

    Beth Smoot 919-961-4600,

    NextHome Triangle Properties

    Bought with:

    Jaye Kreller, 180490

    Inhabit Real Estate

    Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10078489MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked
    • Laundry: Laundry Closet, Main Level
    Features
    • Bar, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Laminate Counters, Open Floorplan, Master Downstairs
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,305
    • Total interior livable area: 1,305 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,305
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: On Street
    • Uncovered spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch, Screened
    • Exterior features: Fenced Yard, Rain Barrel/Cistern(s), Rain Gutters
    • Pool features: None
    • Spa features: None
    • Fencing: Back Yard, Wood
    • Has view: Yes
    Lot
    • Size: 5,227 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 70 x 78
    • Features: City Lot, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Garden, See Remarks
    Details
    • Additional structures: None, See Remarks
    • Parcel number: LOT A of 0822230179
    • Zoning: RU-5
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Bungalow, Cottage, Ranch
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
    Materials
    • Asbestos
    • Foundation: Permanent
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1934

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer 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: $391/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $522,017
    • Annual tax amount: $4,829
    • Date on market: 2/28/2025

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/3/2025Sold$510,000-2.9%$391/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10078489 Report a problem
    3/3/2025Pending sale$525,000$402/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10078489 Report a problem
    2/26/2025Listed for sale$525,000+110%$402/sqft
    Source: NextHome #10078489 Report a problem
    10/11/2024Sold$250,000-58.3%$192/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    9/16/2024Price change$599,000-4.2%$459/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10050580 Report a problem
    9/4/2024Listed for sale$625,000+166%$479/sqft
    Source: NextHome #10050580 Report a problem
    7/20/2011Sold$235,000+61.5%$180/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/30/2003Sold$145,500$111/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$5,175 +7.2%$522,017 +50.8%
    2024$4,829 +6.5%$346,216
    2023$4,535 +2.3%$346,216
    2022$4,431 +0.5%$346,216
    2021$4,410 +2.4%$346,216
    2020$4,307 +2.3%$346,216 +2.3%
    2019$4,211 $338,518 +28.4%
    2018$4,211 +18.6%$263,687
    2017$3,551 +3.5%$263,687
    2016$3,431 $263,687 +59.1%
    2015$3,431 +49.6%$165,714
    2014$2,294 $165,714
    2013-- $165,714
    2012-- $165,714
    2011$2,160 +0.4%$165,714
    2010$2,151 +4%$165,714
    2009$2,068 $165,714
    2008$2,068 +68.7%$165,714 +90.9%
    2007$1,226 $86,804
    2006-- $86,804 +0.9%
    2005$1,197 +3%$86,020 +1.6%
    2004$1,163 $84,672
    2003-- $84,672
    2002$1,069 +7%$84,672 +37.3%
    2000$999 $61,680
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Old West Durham

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Durham - E K Powe
    • Middle: Durham - Brogden
    • High: Durham - Riverside

    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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