NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1516 W Markham Ave Durham, NC 27705

Durham Area

Estimated Value: $695,320

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,262 Sq Ft
$307/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 24, 2026

Last sale price $685,000 $303 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,835 / mo

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Granite Countertops
  • Traditional Architecture
  • High Ceiling
  • Workshop

About This Home

As of April 2026

Discover effortless urban living in this beautifully appointed Georgian-style townhome, ideally situated directly across from Duke's East Campus in desirable Trinity Heights. This unbeatable location offers walkable convenience, perfect for those seeking a unique blend of charm and easy access to restaurants, shopping, and the culture of Duke's East Campus offerings. Duke employment is required for homeownership in the Trinity Heights neighborhood.
Enter the light-filled interior, rich with architectural character, including arched transoms, pocket doors, and high ceilings. Oak hardwood floors run throughout the main & second levels, adding warmth and elegance to the space. The lower level offers a private bedroom, full bath, excellent closet space and a separate entrance to outside, ideal for guests or a home office. Enjoy outdoor living on the deck, equipped with a gas grill hook-up and space for comfortable seating, perfect for entertaining. This townhome is full of personality and charm, a rare find in a prime urban setting. Come check-out this perfect balance of character, comfort, and convenience!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alma Gaudette

Berkshire Hathaway HomeService License #173712 Listed on: 02/14/2026

Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

Last Buyer's Agent

Tiffany Williamson

Navigate Realty License #279179

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,509

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • 2,178 Sq Ft Lot
  • 1 Common Wall
  • South Facing Home

HOA Fees

  • $475 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 1 Carport Space
  • On-Street Parking
  • 1 Open Parking Space

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Georgian Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • French Doors
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Workshop
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outdoor Gas Grill
  • Front Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System Powered By Gas
  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Heater

Community Details

  • Association fees include insurance, ground maintenance
  • East Campus/Trinity Heights New Homesite Maintenan Association, Phone Number (919) 821-1350
  • Trinity Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 100039

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,509

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

2,178 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$475 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 2001
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Frontage Type: See Remarks
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Maintenance Grounds
  • Subdivision Name: Trinity Heights
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1715.0
  • Architectural Style: Georgian, Traditional
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More
  • New Construction: No
  • General Property Information Association Fee Required YN: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Types Bedroom 4 Level: Lower
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • General Property Information Monthly Association Fees2: 475.0
  • DelayedMarketingYN: No
  • SourceMLSURL: https://sourcemls.org/api/v1/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJTb3VyY2VTeXN0ZW1JRCI6Ik0wMDAwMDM4OSIsIkxpc3RpbmdJRCI6IjEwMTQ2NjIwIiwiU3RhbmRhcmRTdGF0dXMiOiJDbG9zZWQiLCJNb2RpZmljYXRpb25UaW1lc3RhbXAiOiIyMDI2LTA0LTI3VDE0OjE2OjE3LjAwMFoiLCJMaWNlbnNlZUlEIjoib2F1dGgyXzI1ODcxIiwiTGljZW5zZWVOYW1lIjoiSG9tZXMgUHJvIn0.czQ2KLFXJfSd0W5fsvRlqIB5yNtkZs6JSuEyv0LiGeE/badge
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Separate Shower, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Walk-In Shower, Smooth Ceilings
  • Basement: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Partial, Heated, Workshop
  • Private Spa: No
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Water Heater
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 547.0
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Stories: 3
  • Attic Features:Attic Features: Pull-Down Stairs

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Gas Grill
  • Acres: 0.05
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Foundation Details: See Remarks
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Porch
  • General Property Information: Private Pool YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 1.0
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Covered, Garage, On Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 475.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: East Campus/Trinity Heights new Homesite Maintenan
  • Phone: 9198211350
  • Association: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RM-8
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2178.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 100039

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6508.67
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Map Number: 31

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Durham - E K Powe

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 14, 2026
Closed on
Apr 9, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Alma Gaudette
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Buyer's Agent
Tiffany Williamson
Navigate Realty
List Price
$700,000
Sold Price
$685,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-2.14%
Views
79
Current Estimated Value
$695,320

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$10,320
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.16%
Original Mortgage
$650,750
Outstanding Balance
$649,451
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$45,869

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2022
Closed on
May 26, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Adam Dickinson
Nest Realty of the Triangle
Buyer's Agent
Alma Gaudette
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$715,000
Premium/Discount to List
$65,000
10%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.09%
Original Mortgage
$715,000
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 14, 2021
Closed on
May 26, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Mary Hartzell
Urban Durham Realty
Buyer's Agent
Adam Dickinson
Nest Realty of the Triangle
List Price
$489,000
Sold Price
$535,000
Premium/Discount to List
$46,000
9.41%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
33.26%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 2015
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 2007
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
$34,900
Interest Rate
6.56%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2007
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
$34,900
Interest Rate
6.56%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2001
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$685,000 Clear Coast Title
$715,000 Reinhandt Law Office Pllc
$535,000 None Available
$370,000 Attorney
$349,000 None Available
$325,000 None Available
$268,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $650,750
Closed $715,000
Previous Owner $295,000
Previous Owner $286,000
Previous Owner $34,900
Previous Owner $279,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/24/2026 04/24/26 Sold $685,000 -2.1% $303 / Sq Ft
03/03/2026 03/03/26 Pending -- -- --
02/14/2026 02/14/26 For Sale $700,000 -2.1% $309 / Sq Ft
12/14/2023 12/14/23 Off Market $715,000 -- --
12/14/2023 12/14/23 Off Market $535,000 -- --
06/01/2022 06/01/22 Sold $715,000 +10.0% $310 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/09/2022 05/09/22 Pending -- -- --
05/04/2022 05/04/22 For Sale $650,000 +21.5% $282 / Sq Ft
05/28/2021 05/28/21 Sold $535,000 +9.4% $241 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/16/2021 05/16/21 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2021 05/13/21 For Sale $489,000 -- $220 / 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 $6,509 $656,579 $200,000 $456,579
2024 $5,078 $364,039 $60,000 $304,039
2023 $4,769 $364,039 $60,000 $304,039
2022 $4,659 $364,039 $60,000 $304,039
2021 $4,637 $364,039 $60,000 $304,039
2020 $4,528 $364,039 $60,000 $304,039
2019 $4,528 $364,039 $60,000 $304,039
2018 $4,685 $345,368 $40,000 $305,368
2017 $4,650 $345,368 $40,000 $305,368
2016 $4,494 $345,368 $40,000 $305,368
2015 $4,873 $351,989 $51,100 $300,889
2014 $4,873 $351,989 $51,100 $300,889
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 10146620

Doorify MLS

APN: 100039

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