$529,000

907 Carolina Ave Durham, NC 27705

$6,282
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
1,215 sqft
0.3 acres
$435 / sqft
House

Property details

About 907 Carolina Ave

Adorable Old West Durham! Your cottage awaits, in Durham's favorite walkable neighborhood - Old West Durham. If you appreciate walking everywhere and love historical vibes, come behold this lovingly restored mill house with gorgeous hardwood floors, brand new deck and massive backyard. Sit on the rocking chair front porch — perched high above the street — and look out over the lovely, landscaped gardens — yours and the neighbor's! Bright, spacious rooms abound in this charming package, with two generous sized bedrooms, plenty of hardwood and genuine historical detail. (No cookie cutters allowed!) The big kitchen and eat-in dining area connects by sliding glass door to the nearly 300 square foot deck, which lives like an extension of the house. The expansive backyard, storage shed and under house storage all help this house live large. Plentiful landscaping and gardening beds in backyard and tons of room for endless recreation options. New Roof in 2024 and HVAC replaced in 2019. When we say Walkable, it's legit!! Actual WALK TIMES to some of our favs: 7 mins to Elmo's, Vin Rouge and Harris Teeter; 6 mins to Locopops, Cocoa Cinnamon or EK Powe Elementary School; 10 mins to Oval Park or Joe Van Gogh Coffee Lovingly restored in this century with plenty of charm left from the last. Don't we all hope to look this good at a 100 years plus?

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Forced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Humidity Control
Size1,215 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.25 Acres
Year built1909
ParkingDriveway, Off Street
MLS #10086717
ViewGarden, Neighborhood, Trees/Woods

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Summary

  • MLS Number: 10086717
  • MLS Name: Doorify MLS
  • Office Name: Nest Realty of the Triangle
  • Office Phone: (919) 493-8383
  • Listing Agent: John Currie Shoenfelt

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jul 01, 2013
Home Sold
$190,000
Jan 16, 2007
Home Sold
$163,500
Oct 31, 2005
Home Sold
$130,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$279,464$3,898
2023$279,464$3,660
2022$279,464$3,576
2021$279,464$3,560
2020$279,464$3,476
2019$279,464$3,476
2018$202,701$2,749
2017$202,701$2,729

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

E.K. Powe Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.2 mi

913 9th St

8

George Watts Elementary School

Public Magnet KG-5

0.9 mi

700 Watts St

7

Club Boulevard Elementary School

Public Magnet KG-5

1.7 mi

400 W Club Blvd

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 $40,377. The majority of Durham, NC residents have income less than $<35k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

45%
<35k
37%
35k-100k
16%
100k-200k
2%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

78%
Single, No Kids
3%
Single, with Kids
11%
Married, No Kids
8%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

9%
<11 yrs old
2%
12-17 yrs old
54%
18-34 yrs old
30%
35-64 yrs old
5%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Yoga/pilatesYoga/pilates
  • NBA/WNBANBA/WNBA
  • SoccerSoccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • H&MH&M
  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men
  • Forever 21Forever 21

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza
  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • SonicSonic

What do the neighbors drive?

  • AudiAudi
  • PontiacPontiac
  • MazdaMazda

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • AlternativeAlternative
  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 907 Carolina Ave

This home is located at 907 Carolina Ave in Durham, NC and zip code 27705 in the Old West Durham neighborhood. This 1,215 square foot home, which was built in 1909, sits on a 0.25 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 3, 2025 and is currently priced at $529,000.

Durham, NC housing market in March 2025 saw over 71 listings sold above listed price, more than 52 sold at listed price and over 126 sold below. The number of homes for sale in Durham, NC increased by 15.5% between February and March 2025. While the average time on the market in March 2025 was 42 days, the median list price was $425,000.

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

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