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1023 Kent Street

Durham, NC 27707

3 beds
3 baths
1,878 sqft
6,969 sqft lot
$318 per sqft
1930 build
– on site

Piper, noooooo... way you'll want to miss this one. This 1930s bungalow gives Victoria Ratliff energy —she's classic, she's dramatic, and she's had work done. Fully renovated in 2021-2022, she's now a perfect mix of vintage charm and modern flair, minus any of the chaos. This is the easiest decision you'll make—no lorazepam required. A rocking chair front porch welcomes you home from your questionable spiritual retreat. Step inside and the real hardwood floors scream, ''This wasn't an LVP-style renovation.'' The open layout connects the living, dining, and extra-large kitchen that features quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a tiled breakfast peninsula, with enough room to add an island. Go ahead, cook up a great meal, pour some wine, and invite over two of your best-girlfriends-you-haven't-seen-in-a-decade to plan your next escape to Thailand. Wander into the vaulted-ceiling sunroom and out to the spacious deck. The fully fenced backyard? Grounding. Therapeutic. Your dog's emotional support dream. Back inside, you'll find two bright bedrooms with a buddy bath, a dreamy home office, and a primary suite that ascends - literally, its vaulted ceilings flood this room with light and positive spiritual guru energy. Dual walk-in closets. And a spa-like bath with a tiled shower and a clawfoot tub that will make you say ''I just don't think at this age I'm meant to live an uncomfortable life. I don't have the will.'' Fresh paint touch-ups. Newly stained porch and deck. Just over a mile to DPAC, Durham Bulls Athletic Park, and dangerously close to the food scene on University Drive (Guglhupf, Nanas, Fosters). You're not just buying a house. You're buying a storyline. This is your White Lotus moment.

Listing courtesy of DMLS / Compass -- Raleigh

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Apr 12, 2025 •

MLS# 10088868 —

The Building

Year Built:

1930
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Fiber Cement
Architectural Style:

Bungalow
Roof:

Asphalt
Foundation Details:

Block
Stories:

1
Levels:

One
Basement:

true
Basement:

Crawl Space
Common Walls:

No Common Walls
Patio And Porch Features:

Deck
Building Area Total:

1878
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area:

1878
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet

Interior

Rooms Total:

8
Interior Features:

Bathtub/Shower Combination
Flooring:

Ceramic Tile
Fireplace:

false
Laundry Features:

In Hall

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1878
Living Area Units:

Square Feet

Location

Directions:

From downtown Durham, head west on W Chapel Hill St. Turn left on Kent St, pass Jackson St and Morehead Ave. Home is on the left.
Latitude:

35.990252
Longitude:

-78.919749
Coordinates:

-78.919749, 35.990252

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Parcel Number:

114985
Lot Size Acres:

0.16
Lot Size Area:

6969.6
Lot Size SqFt:

6969.6
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Exterior Features:

Fenced Yard
Road Frontage Type:

City Street
Fencing:

Back Yard
View:

true

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount:

5407.66

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

2.5
Total Baths:

2.5
Total Baths:

3
Full Baths:

2
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

Standard

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Central
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher

Schools

Elementary School:

Durham - Morehead
Middle Or Junior School:

Durham - Brogden
High School:

Durham - Jordan

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Not in a Subdivision
Association:

false
Pool Private:

false
Senior Community:

false

Parking

Garage:

false
Attached Garage:

false
Carport:

false
Parking Features:

Concrete
Open Parking:

false

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$599,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$3,207
Taxes	$450
Insurance	$164
Utilities	$179 See report
Total	$4,000/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
4/12/25 Apr 12, 2025	Pending	DMLS	$599,000
4/11/25 Apr 11, 2025	Listed / Active	DMLS	$599,000	8.9% (2.8% / YR)
2/7/22 Feb 7, 2022		DMLS	$550,000

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This house located in Lyon Park, Durham, NC 27707 is currently pending sale for $599,000. 1023 Kent Street is a 1,878 square foot house with 3 beds and 3 baths that has been on Estately for 7 days. 1023 Kent Street is in the Lyon Park neighborhood of Durham and has a WalkScore® of 61, making it somewhat walkable. This house is in the attendance area of Charles E. Jordan High School, Sherwood Githens Middle School, and C.C. Spaulding Elementary School.

Listing Courtesy of: DMLS and Compass -- Raleigh.

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