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811 Lancaster Street

Durham, NC 27701

2 beds
2 baths
1,682 sqft
6,969 sqft lot
$410 per sqft
1935 build
– on site

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Ideally located in Trinity Heights, Durham within a block from Duke University’s east campus, and close to Watts Elementary, Whole Foods, 9th St. Shopping, Central Park and downtown Durham. This home boasts historic charming architecture with an iconic Southern front porch and large backyard. Enter the house through a large foyer with high ceilings and heartwood pine flooring throughout most of the house. There are fireplaces in the spacious living room, kitchen, and two bedrooms. The primary bedroom has a wall of bay windows, a cedar closet, and a half bath. There is a bonus study room off the primary bedroom with a bay window seat overlooking the back garden. The large full bath has a walk-in dual-head shower and an iconic large clawfoot tub. The kitchen is a chef’s delight and features brand-new stainless appliances and quartz counters. Adjoining the kitchen is a sunny dining area that leads to the lovely backyard garden. This charming historic home is a rare find in Durham.

Listing courtesy of DMLS / Tony Hall & Associates

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MLS# 2501199 —

The Building

Year Built:

1935
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Wood Siding
Architectural Style:

Traditional
Structure Type:

Site Built
Levels:

One
Basement:

false
Basement:

Crawl Space
Door Features:

Storm Door(s)
Window Features:

Insulated Windows
Patio And Porch Features:

Covered
Building Area Total:

1682
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area:

1682
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet

Interior

Rooms Total:

6
Interior Features:

Bookcases
Flooring:

Laminate
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

4
Fireplace Features:

Bedroom
Laundry Features:

Laundry Closet

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1682
Living Area Units:

Square Feet

Location

Directions:

Durham Freeway to Swift Ave toward Duke East Campus, Continue on Broad St., Right on W Markham Ave., Left on Lancaster St.
Latitude:

36.010547
Longitude:

-78.913695
Coordinates:

-78.913695, 36.010547

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Lot Features:

Garden
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Lot Size Acres:

0.16
Lot Size Area:

6969.6
Lot Size SqFt:

6969.6
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Exterior Features:

Fenced Yard
Fencing:

Privacy
View:

true

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount:

3971

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

2

Baths

Total Baths:

1.5
Total Baths:

1.5
Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

1
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Electric
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher

Schools

Elementary School:

Durham - E K Powe
Middle Or Junior School:

Durham - Brogden
High School:

Durham - Riverside

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Trinity Heights
Association:

false
Association Fee Includes:

Unknown
Pool Private:

false

Parking

Garage:

false
Attached Garage:

false
Carport:

false
Parking Features:

Driveway

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Utility Costs

$166/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
4/6/23 Apr 6, 2023	Sold	DMLS	$690,000	25.7%
3/25/23 Mar 25, 2023	Pending	DMLS	$549,000
3/23/23 Mar 23, 2023	Listed / Active	DMLS	$549,000

House Sold on 4/6/2023

$690,000

Listing provided by broker:

Chris Culbreth

Tony Hall & Associates

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811 Lancaster Street

Durham, NC 27701