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$500,000

1540 Brown St Durham, NC 27713

1.4 acres
Land

Property details

About 1540 Brown St

Prime Development Opportunity in Durham - 27713 Zip Code Attention builders & developers! Three parcels of land — 1533, 1540, and 1541 — are being sold together in a prime Durham location! With plans already designed for 21 townhomes, this is a fantastic opportunity to bring your vision to life in one of the area's most sought-after zip codes. Water & sewer may be accessible (buyer to verify). Whether you're a seasoned developer or looking for your next big project, this property offers endless potential and convenience! For more info or to walk the property, contact Derek Nereu at 443-812-1401. Don't miss out—opportunities like this don't last long! 1533, 1540, and 1541 Brown St are being sold as a package totaling $750,000. Please see MLS #10100164 for additional parcel.

Highlights

Home typeUnimproved Land
StatusActive
Lot size1.43 Acres
MLS #10100172

Summary

  • Exterior: See Remarks
  • List Price: $500,000
  • Annual Tax Amount: $556
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Lot: Wooded
  • Directions: Take Wade Ave to Wade Avenue Take I-40 to Fayetteville Rd in Durham. Take exit 276 from I-40 Continue on Fayetteville Rd. Drive to Brown St
  • Lot Size: 1.43 Acres
  • MLS Number: 10100172
  • MLS Name: Doorify MLS
  • Office Name: EXP Realty LLC
  • Office Phone: (888) 584-9431
  • Office Email: nc.raleigh@exprealty.net
  • Listing Agent: Marti Hampton, Derek Nereu

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Mar 06, 2017
Home Sold
$23,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$39,925$556
2023$39,925$522
2022$39,925$511
2021$39,925$508
2020$39,925$496
2019$39,925$496
2018$47,910$649
2017$47,910$645

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

Southwest Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.9 mi

2320 Cook Rd

7

Pearsontown Elementary School

Public Magnet PK-5

1.1 mi

4915 Barbee Rd

6

W G Pearson Elementary School

Public Magnet PK-5

1.4 mi

3501 Fayetteville St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $71,875. The most common annual income of people living in Durham, NC is between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

13%
<35k
53%
35k-100k
27%
100k-200k
7%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

35%
Single, No Kids
9%
Single, with Kids
26%
Married, No Kids
30%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

19%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
27%
18-34 yrs old
39%
35-64 yrs old
8%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • NBA/WNBANBA/WNBA
  • TennisTennis
  • Symphony or OperaSymphony or Opera

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • New York & CompanyNew York & Company
  • IKEAIKEA
  • Chico'sChico's

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • QdobaQdoba
  • ChipotleChipotle
  • Boston MarketBoston Market

What do the neighbors drive?

  • InfinitiInfiniti
  • JeepJeep
  • VolvoVolvo

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Active RockActive Rock
  • AlternativeAlternative
  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 1540 Brown St

The listing price of 1540 Brown St property is $500,000.

The property 1540 Brown St is land located in Durham, North Carolina, 27713.

Active Listing: 1540 Brown St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 1540 Brown St are: Southwest Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Pearsontown Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), W G Pearson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Shepard Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Rogers-Herr Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Lakewood Montessori Magnet Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Hillside New Tech High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Hillside High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), North Carolina Cyber Academy (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $556 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on March 6, 2017 for $23,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property 1540 Brown St is 1.43 acres.

This home is located at 1540 Brown St in Durham, NC and zip code 27713 in the Hope Valley Farms neighborhood. Features: 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 2, 2025 and is currently priced at $500,000.

In May 2025 more than 117 listings in Durham, NC were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 71 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 197 were sold below. The number of listings in Durham, NC increased by 6.6% between April and May 2025. Listings spent 33 days on the market in May 2025, and had a median list price of $426,314 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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