Seller's Agent in 2023
Matt Lunceford Blivin
Compass -- Raleigh
(919) 323-0527
3 in this area
80 Total Sales
1608 Ward St Durham, NC 27707
Forest Hills NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $793,000 - $868,000
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,492
Sq Ft
$329/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Deck
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Ranch Style House
- Lakewood Montessori Middle School Rated A-
- Recreation Room
- Wood Flooring
About This Home
As of May 2023Check out this STUNNING brick ranch tucked away in a quiet, cozy, and popular neighborhood in Durham. This large one-story home with elements of mid-century modern has the space to let your imagination run wild. With an oversized living room, a gigantic eat-in kitchen, a formal dining room, four bedrooms, and hardwood floors throughout, this home is ready to meet all your needs. Sliding bi-fold doors to the deck let you enjoy the beautiful outdoors in the spacious fenced-in backyard. There’s also an enormous, unfinished basement that you can leave as is or finish it out and DOUBLE your square footage. This home has been meticulously cared for with new landscaping, fresh paint throughout, updated light fixtures, and Google Fiber pre-wired for your work-from-home needs. Minutes from downtown Durham and Duke. Once you see this home, you’re NEVER going to want to leave!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Compass -- Raleigh License #325555 Listed on: 04/21/2023
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,196
Year Built
- Built in 1958
Lot Details
- 0.37 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 100x162x100x162
- Fenced Yard
- Landscaped
- Garden
- Property is zoned RS-10
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
- Workshop in Garage
- Front Facing Garage
- Private Driveway
Home Design
- Ranch Style House
- Modernist Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Brick Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 2,492 Sq Ft Home
- Bookcases
- High Ceiling
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Breakfast Room
- Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
- Den with Fireplace
- Recreation Room
- Workshop
- Smart Lights or Controls
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Range Hood
- Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
- Quartz Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Concrete
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Bathtub with Shower
- Shower Only
- Walk-in Shower
Attic
- Attic Floors
- Pull Down Stairs to Attic
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Exterior Basement Entry
- Workshop
- Laundry in Basement
- Natural lighting in basement
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Patio
- Playground
- Rain Gutters
Schools
- Lakewood Elementary School
- Brogden Middle School
- Jordan High School
Utilities
- Cooling System Powered By Gas
- Whole House Fan
- Heating System Uses Propane
- Heat Pump System
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 4, 2025
Sold by
Wright Alexis A
Bought by
Alexis Anne Wright Trust and Wright
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 21, 2023
Closed on
May 23, 2023
Sold by
Bernstein Glenn and Bernstein Andrea Dubocq
Bought by
Wright Alexis A
Seller's Agent
Matt Lunceford Blivin
Compass -- Raleigh
Buyer's Agent
Adam Dickinson
Nest Realty of the Triangle
List Price
$849,000
Sold Price
$800,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-5.77%
Views
32
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.92%
Original Mortgage
$640,000
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 24, 2014
Sold by
Gresham William B and Gresham Annaliese E
Bought by
Bernstein Glenn and Bernstein Andrea Dubocq
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$370,405
Interest Rate
4.19%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 15, 2007
Sold by
Mccormick Gail S
Bought by
Gresham William B and Gresham Annaliese E
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$188,000
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexis Anne Wright Trust | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Alexis Anne Wright Trust | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Wright Alexis A | $800,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Bernstein Glenn | $390,000 | None Available | |
| Gresham William B | $235,000 | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Wright Alexis A | $640,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Bernstein Glenn | $370,405 | |
| Previous Owner | Gresham William B | $188,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14/2023 12/14/23 | Off Market | $800,000 | -- | -- |
| 05/25/2023 05/25/23 | Sold | $800,000 | -5.8% | $321 / Sq Ft |
| 04/30/2023 04/30/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/20/2023 04/20/23 | For Sale | $849,000 | -- | $341 / Sq Ft |
Source: Doorify MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| 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 | $7,961 | $803,110 | $376,750 | $426,360 |
| 2024 | $6,754 | $484,168 | $68,600 | $415,568 |
| 2023 | $6,342 | $484,168 | $68,600 | $415,568 |
| 2022 | $6,197 | $484,168 | $68,600 | $415,568 |
| 2021 | $6,168 | $484,168 | $68,600 | $415,568 |
| 2020 | $5,934 | $477,074 | $68,600 | $408,474 |
| 2019 | $5,934 | $477,074 | $68,600 | $408,474 |
| 2018 | $5,328 | $392,788 | $54,880 | $337,908 |
| 2017 | $5,289 | $392,788 | $54,880 | $337,908 |
| 2016 | $5,111 | $395,294 | $54,880 | $340,414 |
| 2015 | $4,102 | $296,353 | $43,204 | $253,149 |
| 2014 | $4,102 | $296,353 | $43,204 | $253,149 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Matt Lunceford Blivin
-
Janet Ballinger
J
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023
Janet Ballinger
Nest Realty of the Triangle
(917) 885-5377
1 in this area
69 Total Sales
-
Adam Dickinson
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Adam Dickinson
Nest Realty of the Triangle
(919) 452-3751
1 in this area
170 Total Sales
Map
Source: Doorify MLS
MLS Number: 2506073
APN: 107852
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