*Price reduced* Welcome to this three-bedroom, one-bathroom single-family residence situated in Durham, close to highways, NCCU, dining and shopping. Built on a generous lot, this property offers comfortable living space with practical functionality. The home provides three distinct bedrooms and a full bathroom, making it a solid residential option for those seeking a straightforward, well-proportioned layout. Located in Durham, this home presents an opportunity to own property in an established area or an investment opportunity. This single-family home delivers the essentials for everyday living in a no-frills, honest setting.
For sale
Price cut: $25K (8/24)
$240,000
905 S Plum St, Durham, NC 27701
3beds
950sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1956
9,147 Square Feet Lot
$255,000 Zestimate®
$253/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Well-proportioned layoutThree distinct bedroomsComfortable living space
- 29 days |
- 411 |
- 25 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Monica Boswell 919-907-9906,
The M Homes Group
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10183203
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- None
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Electric Range, Free-Standing Electric Range, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Kitchen, Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Stone Counters
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Wood
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 950
- Total interior livable area: 950 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 950
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Parking Pad
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Storage
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 9,147 Square Feet
- Features: Gentle Sloping, Sloped
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Storage
- Parcel number: 117843
- Zoning: R-5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow, Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Raised
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $253/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $222,706
- Annual tax amount: $2,207
- Date on market: 7/30/2026
- Lease term: Month To Month
Estimated market value
$255,000
$242,000 - $268,000
$1,477/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24/2026 | Price change | $240,000-9.4%$253/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10183203 Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $265,000-7%$279/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10183203 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2026 | Listing removed | $285,000$300/sqft |
Source:  LPRMLS #758707 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2026 | Price change | $285,000-5%$300/sqft |
Source: LPRMLS #758707 Report a problem | ||
| 3/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $300,000+391.8%$316/sqft |
Source: LPRMLS #758707 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2025 | Listing removed | $1,450$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,450$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 4/21/2016 | Sold | $61,000$64/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2045861 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,208 +122% | $222,706 +212.4% |
| 2024 | $994 +6.5% | $71,283 |
| 2023 | $934 +2.3% | $71,283 |
| 2022 | $912 +0.5% | $71,283 |
| 2021 | $908 +2.4% | $71,283 |
| 2020 | $887 | $71,283 |
| 2019 | $887 | $71,283 -3.3% |
| 2018 | $887 -10.6% | $73,681 |
| 2017 | $992 +3.5% | $73,681 |
| 2016 | $959 | $73,681 +24.4% |
| 2015 | $959 | $59,218 |
| 2014 | -- | $59,218 |
| 2013 | -- | $59,218 |
| 2012 | -- | $59,218 |
| 2011 | $772 +0.4% | $59,218 |
| 2010 | $769 +4% | $59,218 |
| 2009 | $739 | $59,218 |
| 2008 | $739 -9.3% | $59,218 +2.6% |
| 2007 | $815 +1.4% | $57,698 |
| 2006 | $803 | $57,698 |
| 2005 | $803 +1.4% | $57,698 |
| 2004 | $792 | $57,698 |
| 2003 | -- | $57,698 |
| 2002 | $729 | $57,698 |
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Neighborhood: 27701
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10R N Harris ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10James E Shepard Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 2/10Hillside HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - R N Harris Elementary
- Middle: Durham - James E Shepard Magnet Middle School
- High: Durham - Hillside 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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