NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1605 Cliff St Durham, NC 27707

Forest Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $523,000 - $629,547

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,676 Sq Ft
$346/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 8, 2023

Last sale price $540,000 $322 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,562 / mo

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Deck
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Lakewood Montessori Middle School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of November 2023

Nestled on a quiet street, yet minutes from downtown and Duke University. This beautiful Cape Cod-style home boasts new exterior paint, three bedrooms (including one on the main level) and two full bathrooms and a wonderful covered front porch, striking a perfect balance between classic charm and contemporary living. Inside, you'll find an updated kitchen including a six-burner range, and elegant finishes, creating an inviting space for culinary enthusiasts. Open the double french doors to the spacious screened-in back porch and enjoy outdoor living, whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or savoring a cozy fall evening. The vast fenced-in backyard is perfect for gatherings, gardening, or a pet paradise. The location is a true highlight, tucked away on a tranquil street, while Durham's vibrant dining, shopping, and entertainment options are just a short bike, walk, or drive away. Yes, you can bike to Q-shack, Beer Study, Gughlhupf, Sarah Duke Gardens, Cocoa Cinnamon, the Co-op, DPAC, Pizzeria Toro, Urban Axes & so much more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mariana Byrd

Urban Durham Realty License #214441 Listed on: 09/22/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Courtney James

Urban Durham Realty License #207615

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,470

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • 13,939 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 84x183x79x165
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • Private Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Masonite

Interior Spaces

  • 1,676 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Storage
  • Utility Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Scuttle Attic Hole
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Lakewood Elementary School
  • Brogden Middle School
  • Jordan High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include unknown

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,470

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

0.32 Acres

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1987
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Unknown
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1676.0
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • Contract Information Ownership Type: Other
  • General Property Information Above Grade Unfinished Area: 645.0
  • General Property Information Total Unfinished Area2: 645.0
  • General Property Information Lot Size Dimensions: 84x183x79x165
  • General Property Information Association Fee Required YN: No
  • General Property Information Basement YN: No
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Flooring Tile: Yes
  • Interior Features BathtubShower Combination: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • Security Features Smoke Detector(s): 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: 2
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: 2
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: M
  • Flooring Vinyl: Yes
  • Room Types Utility Room: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Room Types Living Room2: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Remarks and Miscellaneous Syndication Remarks2: Tucked away on a quiet street, yet minutes from downtown & Duke. This beautiful Cape Cod-style home boasts new exterior paint, a covered front porch, & 3 beds (one on the main floor), 2 baths, striking a perfect balance between classic charm & contemporary living. Inside, you'll find an updated kitchen with a six-burner range, & elegant finishes, creating an inviting space for culinary enthusiasts. Double french doors lead to a spacious screened-in porch, large deck, & vast fenced-in backyard. Beautiful!
  • General Property Information Senior Community YN: No
  • Attic Features Scuttle: Yes
  • Levels One and One Half: Yes
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 1676.0
  • General Property Information Carport YN: No
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 13939.2
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.32
  • General Property Information:Living Area3: 1676.0
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Primary Downstairs, Smooth Ceilings, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Range Hood: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s)2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Entrance Foyer: Yes
  • Interior Features:Primary Downstairs: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Interior Features:Storage3: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Gas Log: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Water Heater: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Living Room: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Range: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Rain Gutters
  • Acres: 0.32
  • Construction Type: Masonite
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch, Screened
  • Accessibility Features:Accessible WasherDryer: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Rain Gutters: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Screened: Yes
  • Window Features:Blinds: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Covered2: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck2: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Fenced - Yard: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Masonite: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway
  • Parking Features:Concrete4: Yes
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 84x183x79x165
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13939.2
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4470.0
  • Tax Year: 2022

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Durham - Lakewood

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 22, 2023
Closed on
Nov 8, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Mariana Byrd
Urban Durham Realty
Buyer's Agent
Courtney James
Urban Durham Realty
List Price
$574,000
Sold Price
$540,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,000
-5.92%
Views
100
Current Estimated Value
$580,137

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$40,137
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.84%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 2018
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
$260,000
Interest Rate
4.45%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2008
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
$154,000
Interest Rate
5.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 1999
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
$138,855
Interest Rate
7.65%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
$540,000 None Listed On Document
$325,000 None Available
-- None Available
$140,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $260,000
Previous Owner $154,000
Previous Owner $138,855
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/18/2023 12/18/23 Off Market $540,000 -- --
11/08/2023 11/08/23 Sold $540,000 -5.9% $322 / Sq Ft
09/29/2023 09/29/23 Pending -- -- --
09/21/2023 09/21/23 For Sale $574,000 -- $342 / 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 $5,794 $584,436 $363,000 $221,436
2024 $5,382 $385,820 $66,150 $319,670
2023 $4,575 $349,262 $66,150 $283,112
2022 $4,470 $349,262 $66,150 $283,112
2021 $4,449 $349,262 $66,150 $283,112
2020 $4,344 $353,302 $66,150 $287,152
2019 $4,186 $336,540 $66,150 $270,390
2018 $3,399 $250,581 $52,920 $197,661
2017 $3,374 $250,581 $52,920 $197,661
2016 $3,260 $250,581 $52,920 $197,661
2015 $2,960 $213,837 $38,534 $175,303
2014 $2,960 $213,837 $38,534 $175,303
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Mariana Byrd

    Urban Durham Realty

    (919) 699-0899

    2 in this area

    98 Total Sales

    Mariana Byrd
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Courtney James

    Urban Durham Realty

    (919) 291-2318

    6 in this area

    30 Total Sales

    Courtney James
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Map

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 2533476

Doorify MLS

APN: 107709

North Carolina Durham County Durham 27707 Forest Hills

1605 Cliff St, Durham, NC

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