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The E.T. Rollins House - 109 E Seeman Street

Durham, NC 27701

3 beds
2 baths
1,853 sqft
8,276 sqft lot
$453 per sqft
1895 build
– on site

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The historic home at 109 East Seeman Street in Old North Durham is both old (circa 1890s) and new (circa 2013-2020), The earliest known owner was E.T. Rollins, proprietor of the Durham Herald, and his family. A neighbor on West Seeman says her grandmother was born in the house in 1905. Like so many old urban gems, this Victorian cottage was divided up and fell into disrepair. In 2013 the house was taken down to the studs and put back together with all new systems and a contemporary layout designed by Durham architect Douglas Janes. The current owner bought this new/old house and added a large screened-in back porch, a 10' X 12' storage shed, and extensive landscaping. In 2020, she took on a major project, her 'gift to the street', with a total tear down and rebuild of the front porch. The exquisite design, by the same architect, merged historic and contemporary, and a master local carpenter built it using the highest quality materials. The large rooms have oak hardwood floors and expansive 9- & 10-foot-tall ceilings. The Living Room has layers of rail & crown molding. The Kitchen is set up for a Chef, one that likes to entertain. It has extensive granite countertops, a marble center island, ample storage space & stainless steel appliances. The Kitchen opens to the formal Dining Room which opens into the Living Room. The Living Room has a hearth with gas logs, an East-facing bay window with retractable blinds & layers of decorative rail & crown molding The Master & 2nd Bedroom are on the left side of the home's center hall. The home's front, right room- currently used as a study- could be the third bedroom. On the back left of the home, next to the Kitchen, is the laundry room. When the home was down to the studs, it was loaded with high R value insulation. The home is efficient in retaining desired climate. Tankless on-demand hot water heater. The property is districted for George Watts Elementary School. The E.T. Rollins House is ready for the next Century and for a new and appreciative owner.

Listing courtesy of DMLS / Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

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MLS# 10049796 —

The Building

Year Built:

1895
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Wood Siding
Architectural Style:

Cottage
Structure Type:

House
Direction Faces:

South
Roof:

Shingle
Stories:

1
Levels:

One
Basement:

true
Basement:

Crawl Space
Foundation Details:

Brick/Mortar
Common Walls:

No One Above
Window Features:

Bay Window(s)
Patio And Porch Features:

Covered
Building Area Total:

1853
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area:

1853
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:

true
Fireplaces Total:

4
Fireplace Features:

Bedroom
Laundry Features:

Laundry Room

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1853
Living Area Units:

Square Feet
Living Area Source:

Plans

Location

Directions:

From Major Bull, East on Chapel Hill Street to North on N Roxboro Rd. Right on Seeman Street. The home is on the Left. Park in the street.
Latitude:

36.006564
Longitude:

-78.893003
Coordinates:

-78.893003, 36.006564

The Property

Parcel Number:

0832116340
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Features:

Back Yard
Lot Size Acres:

0.19
Lot Size Area:

8276.4
Lot Size Dimensions:

57 x 153
Lot Size SqFt:

8276.4
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
View:

true
View:

Garden
Exterior Features:

Fenced Yard
Other Structures:

Shed(s)
Fencing:

Back Yard
Horse:

false
Waterfront:

false
Road Frontage Type:

City Street
Road Surface Type:

Asphalt

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount:

5586

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Total Baths:

2
Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

Standard

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Central
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Ceiling Fan(s)
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

Cable Connected
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher

Schools

Elementary School:

Durham - George Watts
Middle Or Junior School:

Durham - Brogden
High School:

Durham - Riverside

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Not in a Subdivision
Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Curbs
Spa:

false
Pool Private:

false
Association Amenities:

None
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

false
Attached Garage:

false
Carport:

false
Parking Features:

Concrete
Open Parking:

true
Open Parking Spaces:

1

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price
10/24/24 Oct 24, 2024	Sold	DMLS	$840,000
9/16/24 Sep 16, 2024	Pending	DMLS	$840,000
9/10/24 Sep 10, 2024	Listed / Active	DMLS	$840,000

House Sold on 10/24/2024

$840,000

Listing provided by broker:

Ian Kipp

Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

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The E.T. Rollins House - 109 E Seeman Street

Durham, NC 27701