NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1503 Carolina Ave Durham, NC 27705

Watts Hospital-Hillandale Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $641,000 - $833,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,940 Sq Ft
$389/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 4, 2021

Last sale price $620,000 $320 Per Sq Ft

Est. 24% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,664 / mo

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Secluded Lot
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Screened Porch

About This Home

As of June 2021

As you walk up to this charming Watts-Hillandale home, pause and look around: you may be in the most beautiful spot in all of Durham! This darling 1940's bungalow features 4 bedrooms & 2.5 baths, custom built-in book shelves, stunning fireplace & over 700sq.ft. of storage/workshop. The fabulous screened porch & large deck sit "up in the trees" & offer a tranquil respite from the day to day. Short walks to Ellerbee Trail, Oval Park & 9th st., and just minutes drive to Downtown & Duke!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeff Goldman

Nest Realty of the Triangle License #276608 Listed on: 05/07/2021

Nest Realty of the Triangle

Last Buyer's Agent

Eila Voloshen

Inhabit Real Estate License #285803

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,942

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 9,017 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 150x60
  • Secluded Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Foundation
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Multi-Level Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Bedroom in Basement

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,942

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

9,017 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1941
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1372.0
  • 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: 576.0
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 783.0
  • General Property Information Total Unfinished Area2: 1359.0
  • General Property Information Lot Size Dimensions: 150x60
  • General Property Information Basement YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Flooring Tile: Yes
  • Structure Type Site Built: Yes
  • Flooring Carpet: Yes
  • Flooring Hardwood: 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 Breakfast Room: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Levels MultiSplit: Yes
  • Foundation Details BrickMortar: Yes
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 1372.0
  • General Property Information Below Grade Finished Area: 568.0
  • General Property Information Carport YN: No
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 9016.92
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.207
  • General Property Information:Living Area3: 1940.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 568.0
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace Features:Family Room: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Water Heater: Yes
  • Basement:Partially Finished: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 1

Exterior Features

  • Acres: 0.21
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Screened
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Screened: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck2: Yes
  • Lot Features:Secluded: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Aluminum Siding: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Gravel
  • Parking Features:Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features:Gravel: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Heating:Electric4: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 150x60
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9016.92
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3942.0
  • Tax Year: 2020

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Durham - E K Powe

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 7, 2021
Closed on
May 24, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jeff Goldman
Nest Realty of the Triangle
Buyer's Agent
Eila Voloshen
Inhabit Real Estate
List Price
$549,000
Sold Price
$620,000
Premium/Discount to List
$71,000
12.93%
Current Estimated Value
$769,510

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$149,510
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.93%
Original Mortgage
$465,000
Interest Rate
0.029%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2005
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
$40,500
Interest Rate
0.059%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2003
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
$28,000
Interest Rate
0.0582%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2001
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
$140,000
Interest Rate
0.0711%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
$620,000 None Available
$270,000 --
$180,000 --
$175,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $465,000
Previous Owner $236,000
Previous Owner $40,500
Previous Owner $216,000
Previous Owner $137,000
Previous Owner $28,000
Previous Owner $144,000
Previous Owner $140,000
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 $620,000 -- --
06/04/2021 06/04/21 Sold $620,000 +12.9% $320 / Sq Ft
05/09/2021 05/09/21 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2021 05/06/21 For Sale $549,000 -- $283 / 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 $6,091 $614,487 $317,625 $296,862
2024 $6,286 $450,616 $108,450 $342,166
2023 $5,903 $450,616 $108,450 $342,166
2022 $5,767 $450,616 $108,450 $342,166
2021 $4,037 $316,935 $108,450 $208,485
2020 $3,942 $316,935 $108,450 $208,485
2019 $3,942 $316,935 $108,450 $208,485
2018 $3,768 $277,767 $54,225 $223,542
2017 $3,740 $277,767 $54,225 $223,542
2016 $3,614 $277,767 $54,225 $223,542
2015 $2,718 $196,332 $47,341 $148,991
2014 $2,718 $196,332 $47,341 $148,991
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jeff Goldman

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Jeff Goldman

    Nest Realty of the Triangle

    (919) 909-5400

    68 Total Sales

    Jeff Goldman
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  • Eila Voloshen

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Eila Voloshen

    Inhabit Real Estate

    (917) 855-3009

    1 in this area

    73 Total Sales

    Eila Voloshen
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Map

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 2382332

Doorify MLS

APN: 101348

North Carolina Durham County Durham 27705 Watts Hospital-Hillandale

1503 Carolina Ave, Durham, NC

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