NOT LISTED FOR SALE

203 W Markham Ave Durham, NC 27701

Duke Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $730,000 - $835,570

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,387 Sq Ft
$332/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 5, 2023

Last sale price $783,000 $328 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,859 / mo

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Granite Countertops
  • Club Boulevard Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of June 2023

This is the one you’ve been waiting for! Vintage charm and modern upgrades, with Duke Park and Downtown Durham just a short walk away. The first floor welcomes you with 9 ft ceilings, original hardwood floors and graceful fireplace flanked by windows while the updated kitchen and bathrooms provide the modern comforts! Sleek renovated kitchen features white cabinetry, granite, subway tile. The open dining room and kitchen make hosting and meal prep a breeze! The second floor features a spacious owners suite with great natural light, upgraded bathroom with tile walk-in shower, and ample storage with a walk-in closet and loft shelves. Head outside to grill on the deck or enjoy the landscaped yard from the front patio. Deck access is from one downstairs bedroom that can double as a study. Inviting front porch is a sweet spot for morning coffee or an evening chat with the neighbors. Walking distance to the Farmers Market and all the fabulous eateries and entertainment that Durham Central Park and Downtown have to offer. Don’t miss out on this gem!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Hertz

Berkshire Hathaway HomeService License #173720 Listed on: 04/27/2023

Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

Last Buyer's Agent

Ellen Bell

Urban Durham Realty License #282410

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,543

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 150x50x150x50
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Bungalow
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,387 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Insulated Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Glenn Elementary School
  • Brogden Middle School
  • Riverside High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Community Playground

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,543

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1935
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2387.0
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Cottage
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • Contract Information Ownership Type: Other
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 361.0
  • General Property Information Total Unfinished Area2: 361.0
  • General Property Information Lot Size Dimensions: 150x50x150x50
  • General Property Information Basement YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring Tile: Yes
  • Interior Features BathtubShower Combination: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Structure Type Site Built: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Cooling:Electric: Yes
  • Cooling Zoned: Yes
  • Flooring Carpet: Yes
  • Flooring Hardwood: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: M
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: M
  • Room Types Bedroom 4 Level: M
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Family Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: 2
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Room Types Living Room2: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Levels One and One Half: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cottage: Yes
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 2387.0
  • General Property Information Carport YN: No
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 7405.2
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • General Property Information:Living Area3: 2387.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Granite Counters, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Masonry
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Community Features:Playground2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Granite Counters: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Shower: Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Interior Features:Storage3: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Water Heater: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Range: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Masonry: Yes
  • Basement:Interior Entry: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Living Room: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Rain Gutters
  • Acres: 0.17
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Exterior Features:Rain Gutters: Yes
  • Lot Features:Landscaped: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Covered2: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck2: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Fenced - Yard: Yes
  • Window Features:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Wood Siding: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features:Gravel: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Cooling: Electric, Zoned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heating:Zoned2: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Playground
  • 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: 150x50x150x50
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7405.2
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4543.0
  • Tax Year: 2022

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Durham - Glenn

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 27, 2023
Closed on
May 13, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Susan Hertz
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Buyer's Agent
Ellen Bell
Urban Durham Realty
List Price
$725,000
Sold Price
$783,000
Premium/Discount to List
$58,000
8%
Views
28
Current Estimated Value
$792,893

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$9,893
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.41%
Original Mortgage
$408,000
Outstanding Balance
$396,655
Interest Rate
6.39%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$396,238

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 2019
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
$485,450
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 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
$362,000
Interest Rate
4.32%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 7, 2012
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
$178,467
Interest Rate
3.99%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 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
$131,125
Interest Rate
7.79%
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
$783,000 None Listed On Document
$783,000 None Listed On Document
$511,000 None Available
$300,000 None Available
-- None Available
$132,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $408,000
Closed $408,000
Previous Owner $485,450
Previous Owner $362,000
Previous Owner $178,467
Previous Owner $131,125
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/15/2023 12/15/23 Off Market $783,000 -- --
06/05/2023 06/05/23 Sold $783,000 +8.0% $328 / Sq Ft
04/30/2023 04/30/23 Pending -- -- --
04/27/2023 04/27/23 For Sale $725,000 -- $304 / 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 $7,217 $728,021 $277,875 $450,146
2024 $5,501 $394,400 $87,900 $306,500
2023 $4,649 $354,937 $87,900 $267,037
2022 $4,543 $354,937 $87,900 $267,037
2021 $4,522 $354,937 $87,900 $267,037
2020 $4,415 $354,937 $87,900 $267,037
2019 $4,415 $354,937 $87,900 $267,037
2018 $4,446 $327,742 $52,740 $275,002
2017 $4,413 $327,742 $52,740 $275,002
2016 $4,264 $327,742 $52,740 $275,002
2015 $2,410 $174,075 $30,327 $143,748
2014 $2,410 $174,075 $30,327 $143,748
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Susan Hertz

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Susan Hertz

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

    (919) 280-2678

    1 in this area

    76 Total Sales

    Susan Hertz
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  • Ellen Bell

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Ellen Bell

    Urban Durham Realty

    (252) 671-7299

    3 in this area

    148 Total Sales

    Ellen Bell
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Map

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 2507412

Doorify MLS

APN: 109378

North Carolina Durham County Durham 27701 Duke Park

203 W Markham Ave, Durham, NC

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