$175,000

Estimated payment $1,104/month

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,147 Sq Ft
$153 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 1.06 Acre Lot
  • 1 Fireplace
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

INVESTOR OPPORTUNITY IN DURHAM! Bring your vision to this 1940s home situated on an impressive 1.06-acre lot in a desirable Durham location. This property is ready for its next chapter and offers an exciting opportunity for investors, renovators, builders, or buyers looking for a true value-add project. The existing home is ready for renovation and offers the chance to reimagine, restore, or transform the property to maximize its potential. With over an acre of land, the real standout here is the space—something increasingly hard to find in established Durham areas. Whether you're looking for your next renovation project, a long-term investment, or a property with potential beyond the existing home, 3517 Esther Drive offers plenty of possibilities. Property is being sold as-is. Bring your contractor, your ideas, and your vision!

Listing Agent

Liana Saugstad

Flex Realty License #345914 Listed on: 08/20/2026

Co-Listing Agent

Laura Gamble

Flex Realty License #347311

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,700

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 1.06 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned RD

Parking

  • 5 Car Garage
  • 5 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,147 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Carpet
  • Crawl Space

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

  • Bethesda Elementary School
  • Neal Middle School
  • Southern School Of Energy And Sustainability High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • No Heating
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • To Be Added Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 158146

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,700

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

1.06 Acres

Parking

5

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1940
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Phone: 919-355-4376
  • Subdivision Name: To Be Added
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1147.0
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Main
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • DelayedMarketingYN: No
  • SourceMLSURL: https://sourcemls.org/api/v1/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJTb3VyY2VTeXN0ZW1JRCI6Ik0wMDAwMDM4OSIsIkxpc3RpbmdJRCI6IjEwMTg3NjY2IiwiU3RhbmRhcmRTdGF0dXMiOiJBY3RpdmUiLCJNb2RpZmljYXRpb25UaW1lc3RhbXAiOiIyMDI2LTA4LTIwVDIwOjA2OjI2LjAwMFoiLCJMaWNlbnNlZUlEIjoib2F1dGgyXzI1ODcxIiwiTGljZW5zZWVOYW1lIjoiSG9tZXMgUHJvIn0.U6B8HCfBpczsF4BpgcsevTX500oiuzdnCMlGvRbaNC8/badge
  • In-Law Suite Details:In-Law Suite Details: Main Floor
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Private Spa: No
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Acres: 1.06
  • Disclosures: Lead Based Paint, Seller Disclosure
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Crawlspace
  • General Property Information: Private Pool YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 5.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 5.0
  • Open Parking: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: None
  • Cooling: Other
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: No
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: None
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Ninth Grade High School: Durham - Southern School of Energy and Sustainability
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Neal Middle

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RD
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 46173.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 158146

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1699.83
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Durham - Bethesda Elementary

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Home Values in the Area

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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 $1,789 $237,389 $159,516 $77,873
2024 $1,296 $118,425 $58,770 $59,655
2023 $1,296 $118,425 $58,770 $59,655
2022 $1,252 $118,425 $58,770 $59,655
2021 $1,039 $118,425 $58,770 $59,655
2020 $1,015 $118,425 $58,770 $59,655
2019 $1,003 $118,425 $58,770 $59,655
2018 $799 $86,594 $32,445 $54,149
2017 $773 $86,594 $32,445 $54,149
2016 $749 $119,079 $36,050 $83,029
2015 $1,059 $99,641 $39,700 $59,941
2014 $1,064 $99,641 $39,700 $59,941
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/20/2026 08/20/26 For Sale $175,000 -- $153 / Sq Ft
Source: Doorify MLS

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $38,500 --
Source: Public Records

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 10187666

Doorify MLS

APN: 158146

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