$649,900
$50K PRICE DROP

406 E Markham Ave Durham, NC 27701

Duke Park Neighborhood

Estimated payment $3,870/month

Total Views 2,293
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,140 Sq Ft
$304 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Pond
  • Marble Flooring
  • Club Boulevard Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Sun or Florida Room

About This Home

Historic character and modern comfort come together in this Colonial Revival gem, built in the 1940s by noted Durham builder Thomas Wray Wilkinson as his own family home. A 2007 renovation earned a Durham Historic Preservation Award, blending heritage and comfort with exquisite taste.

Inside, you'll find 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and 2,140 sq ft of thoughtfully updated space, including a finished basement with flex space and laundry room, two fireplaces, and a sunroom that's heated and cooled for year-round enjoyment. A one-car garage and new roof (2021) add convenience and peace of mind.

Details include gleaming hardwood floors, granite countertops, and timeless design elements that make the home both elegant and livable.

The backyard is a private retreat, complete with two koi ponds, a stone patio, and a cascading waterfall—a rare oasis so close to the city. Just steps from downtown Durham, Duke's East Campus, and the lively Duke Park neighborhood, this home blends historic charm with an unbeatable location.

Listing Agent

Steve Gardner

Urban Durham Realty License #275245 Listed on: 09/10/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,542

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Corner Lot
  • Landscaped with Trees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Private Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Veneer
  • Block Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Bookcases
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Sun or Florida Room

Kitchen

  • Convection Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Marble
  • Tile
  • Slate Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Pond
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Club Blvd Elementary School
  • Brogden Middle School
  • Riverside High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0832-32-0573

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,542

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1945
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1636.0
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More
  • New Construction: No
  • General Property Information Basement YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Flooring Tile: Yes
  • Foundation Details Slab: Yes
  • Interior Features BathtubShower Combination: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Structure Type Site Built: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Flooring Hardwood: Yes
  • Interior Features Smooth Ceilings: Yes
  • Lot Features Hardwood Trees: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Room Types Den2: Yes
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Office: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Room Types Living Room2: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Interior Features Shower Only: Yes
  • Room Types Sunroom: Yes
  • General Property Information Senior Community YN: No
  • Architectural Style Colonial: Yes
  • Flooring Laminate: Yes
  • Levels Three Or More: Yes
  • Flooring Marble: Yes
  • Foundation Details Block3: Yes
  • Laundry Features In Basement: Yes
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • Room Types Entrance Hall: Yes
  • Flooring Slate: Yes
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 1636.0
  • General Property Information Below Grade Finished Area: 504.0
  • Fencing Fenced: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bathroom Level: Second
  • Room Types Laundry2: Yes
  • Roof Architectural Shingle: Yes
  • Lot Features Pond On Lot2: Yes
  • Cooling Window Unit(s): Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 10890.0
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • General Property Information Stories2: 2
  • General Property Information:Living Area3: 2140.0
  • DelayedMarketingYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Marble, Slate, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Shower Only, Smooth Ceilings
  • Basement: Block, Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Finished, Interior Entry, Sump Pump
  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 504.0
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Stories: 2
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s)2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Granite Counters: Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Family Room: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Water Heater: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Range: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Basement:Exterior Entry: Yes
  • Basement:Interior Entry: Yes
  • Interior Features:Bookcases: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Basement Finished: Yes
  • Basement:Block: Yes
  • Appliances:Convection Oven: Yes
  • Appliances:Stainless Steel Appliance(s): Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Appliances:Ice Maker: Yes
  • Basement:Sump Pump: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Rain Gutters
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Acres: 0.25
  • Construction Type: Brick Veneer, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block, Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Exterior Features:Rain Gutters: Yes
  • Lot Features:Landscaped: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Covered2: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Fenced - Yard: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Brick Veneer: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Lot Features:Corner Lot: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage
  • Parking Features:Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • General Property Information:Attached Garage YN: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s)
  • 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 - Riverside
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Brogden

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10890.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 0832-32-0573

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5542.26
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Durham - Club Blvd

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

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 $5,542 $559,090 $281,250 $277,840
2024 $5,229 $374,837 $93,600 $281,237
2023 $4,910 $374,837 $93,600 $281,237
2022 $4,798 $374,837 $93,600 $281,237
2021 $4,775 $374,837 $93,600 $281,237
2020 $4,663 $374,837 $93,600 $281,237
2019 $4,663 $374,837 $93,600 $281,237
2018 $3,410 $251,390 $56,160 $195,230
2017 $3,385 $251,390 $56,160 $195,230
2016 $3,271 $251,390 $56,160 $195,230
2015 $2,516 $181,766 $32,113 $149,653
2014 $2,516 $181,766 $32,113 $149,653
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/16/2025 10/16/25 Price Changed $649,900 -4.4% $304 / Sq Ft
09/29/2025 09/29/25 Price Changed $679,900 -2.9% $318 / Sq Ft
09/10/2025 09/10/25 For Sale $699,900 -- $327 / Sq Ft
Source: Doorify MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $426,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $341,200 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 10121041

Doorify MLS

APN: 109520

North Carolina Durham County Durham 27701 Duke Park

406 E Markham Ave, Durham, NC

For Sale

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