$489,000
SOLD APR 22, 2026
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,308 Sq Ft
6,534 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 22, 2026

$212 Per Sq Ft

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Deck
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of April 2026

Fully Renovated 1950 Charmer in East Durham! Welcome to this meticulously transformed 1950 gem at 205 S Briggs Avenue. Completely renovated top-to-bottom for today's lifestyle. Main level features a seamless open-concept layout with flexible living, dining, and family spaces that all connect to a stunning central kitchen, designed as the heart of the home. Main-level convenience includes bedroom and full bath. Upstairs: 3 generous bedrooms, loft, and 2 full bathrooms. Step outside to your private retreat: a detached garage/workshop with additional storage space, a welcoming covered porch, two balconies and a spacious deck perfect for BBQs or relaxing. Fully fenced backyard perfect for pets and play. Peace-of-mind updates abound: updated plumbing, water line, and sewer line; electrical; HVAC system; energy-efficient windows; siding; gorgeous hardwood flooring (no carpet!); and a convenient EV charger ready for modern driving.
Nestled in vibrant East Durham, you're just 2 miles from booming downtown Durham--easy access to restaurants, breweries, DPAC, Duke University, and the Research Triangle's best amenities.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jaki Dysart

Coldwell Banker HPW License #198296 Listed on: 03/06/2026

Coldwell Banker HPW

Last Buyer's Agent

Melina Olivares

Robbins and Associates Realty License #285988

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,595

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Tandem Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Membrane Roofing
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,308 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Open Floorplan
  • Basement
  • Crawl Space
  • Scuttle Attic Hole

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Quartz Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Shower Only
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Y E Smith Elementary School
  • Brogden Middle School
  • Riverside High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 114299

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,595

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1950
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2308.0
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: Main
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Types Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • DelayedMarketingYN: No
  • SourceMLSURL: https://sourcemls.org/api/v1/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJTb3VyY2VTeXN0ZW1JRCI6Ik0wMDAwMDM4OSIsIkxpc3RpbmdJRCI6IjEwMTUwOTExIiwiU3RhbmRhcmRTdGF0dXMiOiJDbG9zZWQiLCJNb2RpZmljYXRpb25UaW1lc3RhbXAiOiIyMDI2LTA0LTIyVDE5OjI1OjI0LjAwMFoiLCJMaWNlbnNlZUlEIjoib2F1dGgyXzI1ODcxIiwiTGljZW5zZWVOYW1lIjoiSG9tZXMgUHJvIn0.1dQ0l5APS-GuE3bq5cs661COb8klX7TA6Cg_jI0x284/badge
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Living/Dining Room Combination, Shower Only, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Walk-In Shower, Quartz Counters
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Private Spa: No
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Metal, Membrane, Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Wood
  • Acres: 0.15
  • Waterfront: No
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Type: Fiber Cement
  • Foundation Details: Crawlspace
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Faces Front, Tandem

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6534.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 114299

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4594.68
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Map Number: 01

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Durham - Y E Smith

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 6, 2026
Closed on
Apr 22, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jaki Dysart
Coldwell Banker HPW
Buyer's Agent
Melina Olivares
Robbins and Associates Realty
List Price
$489,000
Sold Price
$489,000
Views
61

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.14%
Original Mortgage
$440,100
Outstanding Balance
$440,100
Interest Rate
6.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$45,502

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2021
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
$375,250
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $489,000 Secure Title
Warranty Deed $395,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $150,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $440,100 New Conventional
Previous Owner $375,250 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/22/2026 04/22/26 Sold $489,000 0.0% $212 / Sq Ft
03/12/2026 03/12/26 Pending -- -- --
03/06/2026 03/06/26 For Sale $489,000 -- $212 / 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 $4,595 $463,500 $103,500 $360,000
2024 $4,179 $299,615 $25,897 $273,718
2023 $3,925 $299,615 $25,897 $273,718
2022 $3,835 $299,615 $25,897 $273,718
2021 $1,825 $143,281 $25,897 $117,384
2020 $1,659 $133,330 $25,897 $107,433
2019 $1,726 $138,730 $31,297 $107,433
2018 $1,391 $102,528 $17,387 $85,141
2017 $1,381 $102,528 $17,387 $85,141
2016 $1,334 $102,528 $17,387 $85,141
2015 $1,765 $127,508 $15,179 $112,329
2014 $1,765 $127,508 $15,179 $112,329
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 10150911

Doorify MLS

APN: 114299

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