Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds976 sqft$274/sqft
1212 Ruffin St, Durham, NC 27701
Single FamilyProperty Type
8,712 sq ftLot Size
1946Year Built
$274/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Very cute AND walkable to Motorco, Fullsteam, Cocoa Cinnamon, and many other wonderful spots that downtown Durham has to offer! Don't miss this one. Seller kept original hardwood floors, replaced the windows, beautifully renovated the kitchen and bathroom with new tile and granite countertops, installed a new deck, and much more. Home sits beside the Ellerbe Creek Trail. George Watts priority zone.Very cute AND walkable to Motorco, Fullsteam, Cocoa Cinnamon, and many other wonderful spots that downtown Durham has to offer! Don't miss this one. Seller kept original hardwood floors, replaced the windows, beautifully renovated the kitchen and bathroom with new tile and granite countertops, installed a new deck, and much more. Home sits beside the Ellerbe Creek Trail. George Watts priority zone.
  • Listed by: Clara Harrison 919.237.3701 courtneyjames@realtor.com Brokerage DRE #C21174 • Urban Durham Realty
  • Listed by: Andrea K Kubachko 919.818.6000 andrea.kubachko@gmail.com Brokerage DRE #C21174 • Urban Durham Realty
Listing closed: 07/25/2019 12:00 AM • Source: Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS), MLS#: 2258187

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$268,800

Avg days on market

49

Sale-to-list ratio

95.9%

Durham, NC

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Location

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Property Information for 1212 Ruffin Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,712 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Lot Size: 0.20 AC / 8,712 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Cocoa Cinnamon, head North on Washington Street. Turn left on Knox. Turn left on Ruffin. House is on the left.
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Latitude: 36.01194
  • Longitude: -78.902699
  • Neighborhood: Trinity Park
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,712.00
  • City Limits Of: Durham
  • Has City Limits: Yes
  • FIPS Code: 37063
  • Lot Number: 1
  • Has Restrictive Covenants: No
Contract Information
  • Original Listing ID: 2258187
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Has Property Leased: No
Owner
  • Ownership Type: Other
School Information
  • Elementary School: Durham - E K Powe Elementary
  • Elementary School 2: Durham - Pearsontown Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Brogden Middle
  • Middle School 2: Durham - Rogers Herr Middle
  • High School: Durham - Riverside High
Parking
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 976.0
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 59 x 148
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0.0
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage
  • Structure Type: Site Built
  • Sold PriceList Price: 1.03
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Association Amenities: Trail(s)
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • New Construction Type: Site Built, Vinyl Siding
Interior Features
  • Levels: One
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Main Level
  • Interior Features: Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Smooth Ceilings
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 6.0
Room 1
  • Type: Breakfast Room
Room 2
  • Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Level: Main
Room 3
  • Type: Bathroom 2
  • Level: Main

Property History for 1212 Ruffin Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 25, 2019

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2258187

$267,000
Jul 22, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #649374918

$267,000

+9.0% / yr

Jun 15, 2019

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2258187

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/25/2019

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2258187

$267,000
07/22/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #649374918

$267,000

+9.0% / yr

06/15/2019

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2258187

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1212 Ruffin Street

Taxable ValueLand$270,000Additions$165,092Total$435,092
Tax Record2025$4,313 ($359 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt951 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt951 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,712 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1946ZoningRU-5(2)CountyDURHAMAPN105510Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1212 Ruffin Street

This home is within Durham Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
W G Pearson Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Club Boulevard Elementary
PublicK to 5

Brogden Middle
Public6 to 8

Riverside High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1212 Ruffin Street, Durham, NC 27701
$267,000
3
976
8,712
$185,000
2
1,254
8,712
18,968
49,223
$400,000
3
1,016
8,712
3
1
951
8,712
$155,000
3
1
951
8,712

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