NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1208 Virginia Ave Durham, NC 27705

Old West Durham Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $732,000 - $969,496

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,689 Sq Ft
$325/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 9, 2021

Last sale price $850,000 $316 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,324 / mo

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • The property is located in a historic district
  • Wood Flooring
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of November 2021

Award-winning Restoration Specialist Diane Eckland creates another masterpiece with her signature blend of period details and contemporary function and flair. This brick bungalow retains the warmth and character of a bygone era with original doors and brass and glass hardware while affording modern luxuries like a bathroom cabinet that can do just about everything but brush your teeth for you. The refrigerator's daring obsidian interior with ecliptic lighting is everything. Elegant urban living awaits!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Martha Newport

Keller Williams Realty United License #279746 Listed on: 10/01/2021

Keller Williams Realty United

Last Buyer's Agent

Peggy Harris

Nest Realty of the Triangle License #272271

Nest Realty of the Triangle

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,739

Year Built

  • Built in 1931

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x105x50x105

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Multi-Level Property
  • Bookcases
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Scuttle Attic Hole

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Convection Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Bedroom in Basement
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Crawl Space
  • Natural lighting in basement

Parking

  • Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Gravel Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Location

  • The property is located in a historic district

Schools

  • E K Powe Elementary School
  • Brogden Middle School
  • Riverside High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,739

Year Built

Built in 1931

Lot Details

5,227 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1931
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1684.0
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Multi/Split
  • New Construction: No
  • Contract Information Ownership Type: Other
  • General Property Information Above Grade Unfinished Area: 179.0
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 58.0
  • General Property Information Total Unfinished Area2: 237.0
  • General Property Information Lot Size Dimensions: 50x105x50x105
  • General Property Information Basement YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Flooring Tile: Yes
  • Interior Features BathtubShower Combination: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Structure Type Site Built: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Flooring Carpet: Yes
  • Flooring Hardwood: Yes
  • Interior Features Smooth Ceilings: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: M
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: M
  • Room Types Bedroom 4 Level: B
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Family Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: M
  • Room Types Utility Room: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Room Types Living Room2: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Attic Features Scuttle: Yes
  • Community Features Historical Area: Yes
  • Levels MultiSplit: Yes
  • Basement Heated3: Yes
  • Laundry Features In Basement: Yes
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 1684.0
  • General Property Information Below Grade Finished Area: 1005.0
  • General Property Information Carport YN: No
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 5227.2
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • General Property Information:Living Area3: 2689.0
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Quartz Counters, Smooth Ceilings, Tile Counters, Walk-In Shower
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Heated, Interior Entry
  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1005.0
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Masonry, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Range Hood: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s)2: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Ceilings: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Shower: Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Interior Features:Quartz Counters: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Water Heater: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Masonry: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Basement:Daylight: Yes
  • Basement:Exterior Entry: Yes
  • Basement:Interior Entry: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Living Room: Yes
  • Interior Features:Cathedral Ceiling(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Tile Counters: Yes
  • Interior Features:Bookcases: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Range: Yes
  • Basement Finished: Yes
  • Appliances:Convection Oven: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Acres: 0.12
  • Construction Type: Brick, Fiber Cement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Construction Materials:Fiber Cement: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Rain Gutters: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Brick: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Gravel, On Street
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Front: Yes
  • Parking Features:Gravel: Yes
  • Parking Features:On Street: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Electric4: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Historical Area
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Ninth Grade High School: Durham - Riverside
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Brogden

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50x105x50x105
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5227.2
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2739.0
  • Tax Year: 2021

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Durham - E K Powe

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 1, 2021
Closed on
Nov 9, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Martha Newport
Keller Williams Realty United
Buyer's Agent
Peggy Harris
Nest Realty of the Triangle
List Price
$750,000
Sold Price
$850,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100,000
13.33%
Current Estimated Value
$873,124

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$23,124
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.58%
Original Mortgage
$649,600
Outstanding Balance
$594,331
Interest Rate
2.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$278,793

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 2020
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$62,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 2000
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$108,750
Interest Rate
8.12%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$850,000 None Available
$310,000 None Available
$145,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $649,600
Previous Owner $62,000
Previous Owner $108,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/14/2023 12/14/23 Off Market $850,000 -- --
11/09/2021 11/09/21 Sold $850,000 +13.3% $316 / Sq Ft
10/05/2021 10/05/21 Pending -- -- --
09/30/2021 09/30/21 For Sale $750,000 -- $279 / Sq Ft
Source: Doorify MLS

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $7,291 $735,480 $294,000 $441,480
2024 $7,461 $534,847 $100,890 $433,957
2023 $7,006 $534,847 $100,890 $433,957
2022 $6,846 $534,847 $100,890 $433,957
2021 $2,739 $215,010 $100,890 $114,120
2020 $2,675 $215,010 $100,890 $114,120
2019 $2,675 $215,010 $100,890 $114,120
2018 $3,503 $258,215 $50,445 $207,770
2017 $3,477 $258,215 $50,445 $207,770
2016 $3,360 $258,215 $50,445 $207,770
2015 $2,669 $192,769 $27,645 $165,124
2014 $2,669 $192,769 $27,645 $165,124
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Martha Newport

    Keller Williams Realty United

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  • P

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Peggy Harris

    Nest Realty of the Triangle

    (919) 740-3072

    2 in this area

    82 Total Sales

    Peggy Harris
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Map

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 2410864

Doorify MLS

APN: 103566

North Carolina Durham County Durham 27705 Old West Durham

1208 Virginia Ave, Durham, NC

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