NOT LISTED FOR SALE

520 Commonwealth St Durham, NC 27703

Bethesda Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $185,000 - $218,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
777 Sq Ft
$253/Sq Ft Est. Value

About This Home

This well-maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home offers a comfortable layout with abundant natural light and thoughtful updates throughout. The home features a bright living room, an updated kitchen with white cabinetry and ample counter space, and a dedicated dining area with access to the outdoors.

Both bedrooms offer flexible layouts suitable for sleeping, work-from-home, or guest use. The full bathroom includes a tub/shower combination and window for ventilation. Additional highlights include hookups for washer and dryer, small exterior storage, a covered outdoor area. Previous tenant has a fence up that we can leave or take down.

Easy access to downtown Durham, major highways/freeways, and Research Triangle Park.

Highlights include:

2 bedrooms / 1 full bathroom

Updated kitchen

Dedicated dining area

Fenced yard with covered outdoor space

Carport

Single-family home (no shared walls)

Tenants pay utilities.

Pets: Allowed with application and refundable $250/pet fee

Available starting February 13 2026 for one year lease or 18 month lease (start date also flexible- please inquire!) Applicants must have good credit, clean background check, and references. Showings for the rental available on most weekdays and weekends.

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 3, 2020
Sold by
Southern Wake Property Group Llc
Bought by
Chen Molly and Lewis Cameron B
Current Estimated Value
$197,020

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,000
Outstanding Balance
$79,519
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$117,273

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 2019
Sold by
Farrington Ray A and Williams Farrington Mary
Bought by
Southern Wake Property Group Llc
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Chen Molly $120,000 None Available
Southern Wake Property Group Llc $45,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chen Molly $90,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/04/2026 01/04/26 Off Market $1,300 -- --
12/13/2025 12/13/25 For Rent $1,300 -- --

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 $1,821 $183,724 $77,000 $106,724
2024 $1,119 $80,236 $16,515 $63,721
2023 $1,051 $80,236 $16,515 $63,721
2022 $1,027 $80,236 $16,515 $63,721
2021 $1,022 $71,311 $16,515 $54,796
2020 $887 $71,311 $16,515 $54,796
2019 $887 $71,311 $16,515 $54,796
2018 $653 $48,142 $6,599 $41,543
2017 $648 $48,142 $6,599 $41,543
2016 $626 $48,142 $6,599 $41,543
2015 $520 $37,594 $6,599 $30,995
2014 $520 $37,594 $6,599 $30,995
Source: Public Records

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North Carolina Durham County Durham 27703 Bethesda

520 Commonwealth St, Durham, NC

Not Listed for Sale

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