Adorable Old West Durham! Your cottage awaits, in Durham's favorite walkable neighborhood - Old West Durham. If you appreciate walking everywhere and love historical vibes, come behold this lovingly restored mill house with gorgeous hardwood floors, brand new deck and massive backyard. Sit on the rocking chair front porch — perched high above the street — and look out over the lovely, landscaped gardens — yours and the neighbor's! Bright, spacious rooms abound in this charming package, with two generous sized bedrooms, plenty of hardwood and genuine historical detail. (No cookie cutters allowed!) The big kitchen and eat-in dining area connects by sliding glass door to the nearly 300 square foot deck, which lives like an extension of the house. The expansive backyard, storage shed and under house storage all help this house live large. Plentiful landscaping and gardening beds in backyard and tons of room for endless recreation options. New Roof in 2024 and HVAC replaced in 2019. When we say Walkable, it's legit!! Actual WALK TIMES to some of our favs: 7 mins to Elmo's, Vin Rouge and Harris Teeter; 6 mins to Locopops, Cocoa Cinnamon or EK Powe Elementary School; 10 mins to Oval Park or Joe Van Gogh Coffee Lovingly restored in this century with plenty of charm left from the last. Don't we all hope to look this good at a 100 years plus?
Sold for $530,000
$530,000
907 Carolina Ave, Durham, NC 27705
2beds
1,215sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1909
0.25 Acres Lot
$519,000 Zestimate®
$436/sqft
$2,216 Estimated rent
Home value
$519,000
$483,000 - $561,000
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Lovingly restored mill houseBig kitchenRocking chair front porchGorgeous hardwood floorsLandscaped gardensBrand new deckMassive backyard
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Listed by:
John Currie Shoenfelt 919-923-2208,
Nest Realty of the Triangle
Bought with:
Steve Gardner, 275245
Urban Durham Realty
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10086717
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Humidity Control
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Electric Range, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Inside, Main Level
Features
- Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Master Downstairs, Smooth Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Storage Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,215
- Total interior livable area: 1,215 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,215
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Garden, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage
- Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link, Partial, Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Many Trees, Private, Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0822138499
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Fiber Cement, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1909
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Historical Area, Park, Playground
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $436/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $481,214
- Annual tax amount: $3,898
- Date on market: 4/3/2025
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/8/2025 | Sold | $530,000+0.2%$436/sqft |
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| 4/8/2025 | Pending sale | $529,000$435/sqft |
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| 4/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $529,000+178.4%$435/sqft |
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| 7/1/2013 | Sold | $190,000+1.1%$156/sqft |
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| 11/13/2011 | Listing removed | $188,000$155/sqft |
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| 10/8/2011 | Price change | $188,000-3.1%$155/sqft |
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| 8/30/2011 | Price change | $194,000-4.4%$160/sqft |
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| 8/3/2011 | Listed for sale | $203,000+24.2%$167/sqft |
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| 1/16/2007 | Sold | $163,500+25.8%$135/sqft |
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| 10/31/2005 | Sold | $130,000$107/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,770 +22.4% | $481,214 +72.2% |
| 2024 | $3,898 +6.5% | $279,464 |
| 2023 | $3,661 +2.3% | $279,464 |
| 2022 | $3,577 +0.5% | $279,464 |
| 2021 | $3,560 +2.4% | $279,464 |
| 2020 | $3,476 | $279,464 |
| 2019 | $3,476 | $279,464 +37.9% |
| 2018 | $3,476 +27.4% | $202,701 |
| 2017 | $2,729 +3.5% | $202,701 |
| 2016 | $2,637 | $202,701 +24.5% |
| 2015 | $2,637 +17% | $162,776 |
| 2014 | $2,253 | $162,776 |
| 2013 | -- | $162,776 |
| 2012 | -- | $162,776 |
| 2011 | $2,122 +0.4% | $162,776 |
| 2010 | $2,113 +4% | $162,776 |
| 2009 | $2,032 | $162,776 |
| 2008 | $2,032 +102.6% | $162,776 +129.2% |
| 2007 | $1,003 +1.4% | $71,009 |
| 2006 | $988 | $71,009 |
| 2005 | $988 +1.4% | $71,009 |
| 2004 | $975 | $71,009 |
| 2003 | -- | $71,009 |
| 2002 | $897 +3.7% | $71,009 +33% |
| 2000 | $865 | $53,386 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Old West Durham
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10E K Powe ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Brogden MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 3/10Riverside High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.9 mi
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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