$215,000
SOLD MAY 15, 2026

513 Gordon St Durham, NC 27701

American Tobacco Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
890 Sq Ft
6,098 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 15, 2026

$242 Per Sq Ft

43% Below List Price

114 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Wood Flooring
  • Wood Siding
  • George Watts Elementary Rated A-
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of May 2026

Seize this exceptional investment opportunity in the heart of Durham's thriving Tobacco District! Located within walking distance of the iconic Durham Bulls Ballpark and the renowned Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC), this prime lot is ideal for visionary developers looking to capitalize on a high-demand, high-visibility location. Perfect for residential, commercial, or mixed-use projects in one of the city's most dynamic neighborhoods.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carl Penny

Fathom Realty NC, LLC License #280831 Listed on: 12/02/2025

Fathom Realty NC, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Charlie Jaeckels

Redfin Corporation License #332142

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,462

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 890 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement
  • Crawl Space

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Primary bathroom on main floor

Parking

  • Unpaved Parking
  • Additional Parking

Schools

  • Morehead Montessori Elementary School
  • The School For Creative Studies Middle School
  • The School For Creative Studies High School

Additional Features

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • No Cooling

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 8216679640

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,462

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

6,098 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1910
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 890.0
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: Main
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Main
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • Room Types Primary Bathroom Level: Main
  • DelayedMarketingYN: No
  • SourceMLSURL: https://sourcemls.org/api/v1/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJTb3VyY2VTeXN0ZW1JRCI6Ik0wMDAwMDM4OSIsIkxpc3RpbmdJRCI6IjEwMTEzNzI0IiwiU3RhbmRhcmRTdGF0dXMiOiJDbG9zZWQiLCJNb2RpZmljYXRpb25UaW1lc3RhbXAiOiIyMDI2LTA1LTE1VDIxOjMwOjU0LjAwMFoiLCJMaWNlbnNlZUlEIjoib2F1dGgyXzI1ODcxIiwiTGljZW5zZWVOYW1lIjoiSG9tZXMgUHJvIn0.6ha4WwAo8tWNidIi3cJAAKiyycXacENylkAdT9F0xog/badge
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Acres: 0.14
  • Disclosures: Lead Based Paint, Seller Disclosure
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Crawlspace

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Unpaved

Utilities

  • Heating: See Remarks
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Ninth Grade High School: Durham - The School for Creative Studies
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - The School for Creative Studies

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6098.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 8216679640

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1461.74
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Map Number: 01-05

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Durham - Morehead Montessori

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 2, 2025
Closed on
May 14, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Carl Penny
Fathom Realty NC, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Charlie Jaeckels
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$380,000
Sold Price
$215,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$165,000
-43.42%
Views
124

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
687.97%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Commissioners Deed $215,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/15/2026 05/15/26 Sold $215,000 -20.4% $242 / Sq Ft
03/26/2026 03/26/26 Pending -- -- --
03/08/2026 03/08/26 Price Changed $270,000 -11.5% $303 / Sq Ft
12/05/2025 12/05/25 Price Changed $305,000 -19.7% $343 / Sq Ft
12/02/2025 12/02/25 For Sale $380,000 0.0% $427 / Sq Ft
09/15/2025 09/15/25 Pending -- -- --
08/04/2025 08/04/25 For Sale $380,000 -- $427 / 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 $4,102 $386,476 $323,433 $63,043
2024 $731 $99,784 $61,746 $38,038
2023 $688 $99,784 $61,746 $38,038
2022 $673 $99,784 $61,746 $38,038
2021 $670 $99,784 $61,746 $38,038
2020 $656 $99,784 $61,746 $38,038
2019 $656 $99,784 $61,746 $38,038
2018 $373 $52,285 $23,522 $28,763
2017 $370 $52,285 $23,522 $28,763
2016 $358 $52,285 $23,522 $28,763
2015 $256 $42,599 $22,817 $19,782
2014 $256 $42,599 $22,817 $19,782
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Carl Penny

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Carl Penny

    Fathom Realty NC, LLC

    (919) 672-6591

    1 in this area

    49 Total Sales

    Carl Penny
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Map

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 10113724

Doorify MLS

APN: 114655

North Carolina Durham County Durham 27701 American Tobacco

513 Gordon St, Durham, NC

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