1508 W Markham Ave Durham, NC 27705
Property details
About 1508 W Markham Ave
Location, Location, Location!!! Gorgeous, all-brick townhome in prime location overlooking Duke's East Campus. Walk to Duke, Whole Foods, 9th Street Shops & Restaurants and to Brightleaf Square & Downtown Durham! Enjoy city living that offers so much convenience to Duke University and Medical Center. Great floor plan! Large living room with high ceilings, hardwood floors and wall of windows offering views of East Campus & the ''Wall''. The cook's kitchen opens to the dining room which overlooks the elevated back deck where you can enjoy your morning coffee or relax with your favorite book. Second level boasts 2 spacious bedrooms both with en-suite bathrooms. Lower level offers tons of storage along with an over-sized one car garage and laundry room space with utility sink. Townhome can only be sold to a qualifying Duke Employee as a primary residence - Deed Restricted Property. Please refer to Covenants, Section XI for Qualifying Duke Employee Guidelines. Don't miss this rare opportunity!!
Highlights
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Interior: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Pantry, Second Primary Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached, Garage, Garage Faces Rear, On Street
- Exterior: Deck, Porch Front
- Architectural Style: Transitional
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
- List Price: $499,500
- Price/SqFt: $295
- HOA Amount: $475 Monthly
- Annual Tax Amount: $4,673
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: Travel North on Buchanan Blvd. to West Markham. Left at West Markham. The townhouse will be on your right across from Duke's East Campus. Street parking is available in front of the townhome or drive through the brick archway to park by the garage entrance and walk to the front of the townhome to access.
- Year Built: 2001
- Living Area: 1,688 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.04 Acres
- MLS Number: 10092109
- MLS Name: Doorify MLS
- Office Name: Coldwell Banker HPW
- Office Phone: (919) 401-7600
- Listing Agent: Paula Walls, Stacy Keatts
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2012 | Home Sold | $2,332,500 |
| Jul 29, 2008 | Home Sold | $255,000 |
| Oct 20, 2005 | Home Sold | $230,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $335,028 | $4,673 |
| 2023 | $335,028 | $4,388 |
| 2022 | $335,028 | $4,288 |
| 2021 | $335,028 | $4,267 |
| 2020 | $341,370 | $4,246 |
| 2019 | $341,370 | $4,246 |
| 2018 | $257,817 | $3,497 |
| 2017 | $257,817 | $3,471 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
8
George Watts Elementary School
Public Magnet KG-5
0.3 mi
•700 Watts St
3
E.K. Powe Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•913 9th St
7
Club Boulevard Elementary School
Public Magnet KG-5
1.3 mi
•400 W Club Blvd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $60,577. The most common annual income of people living in Durham, NC is between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
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What do the neighbors do for fun?
Yoga/pilates
Soccer
Continuing Education Courses
Where do the neighbors shop?
H&M
Forever 21
Express/Express For Men
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Dominos Pizza
Qdoba
Boston Market
What do the neighbors drive?
Audi
Mazda
Volkswagen
What do the neighbors listen to?
Alternative- Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
Urban Contemporary
Frequently asked questions
About 1508 W Markham Ave
The listing price of 1508 W Markham Ave property is $499,500.
The property 1508 W Markham Ave is a townhouse located in Durham, North Carolina, 27705.
Active Listing: 1508 W Markham Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1508 W Markham Ave are: George Watts Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), E.K. Powe Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Club Boulevard Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Discovery Charter (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Central Park School for Child (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Healthy Start Academy (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Durham School of the Arts (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Durham's Performance Learning Center (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), J D Clement Early College High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $4,673 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on December 21, 2012 for $2,332,500 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1508 W Markham Ave has 2 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 1508 W Markham Ave is 1,688 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1508 W Markham Ave is 2001.
This home is located at 1508 W Markham Ave in Durham, NC and zip code 27705 in the Trinity Heights neighborhood. This 1,688 square foot home, which was built in 2001, sits on a 0.04 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 26, 2025 and is currently priced at $499,500.
While more than 117 listings in Durham, NC in May 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 71 listings sold at asking price, and more than 197 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Durham, NC increased by 6.6% between April and May 2025. In May 2025 median list price was $426,314 and the average listing age was 33 days.