1216 North Roxboro Street

Closed 11/4/16

Downstairs bedroom/office with wood paneling and built-ins

Spacious dining room between kitchen and living room

Large laundry room located off of kitchen

Finished basement apartment or extra living space with separate entrance

Convenient side entrance from Edward street enters into kitchen

Large, fened-in yard with play structure and mature trees

Outbuilding is wired and could be used for storage or workshop space

Sold

Last Sold Price

$197,500

4 beds3 baths2,172 sqft$91/sqft

1216 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27701

Single FamilyProperty Type

7,318 sq ftLot Size

1931Year Built

$91/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Loaded with potential, this Old North Durham cape cod has the basic ingredients to become your ideal home in the heart of Downtown Durham! Original hardwoods; big, bright kitchen; separate laundry room; wood paneled bedroom/study with built-ins. Outside there's a large backyard and easy parking on quiet side street. Finished basement space with kitchen, bathroom and separate entrance. Just a few blocks from all your favorite downtown hotspots. Great opportunity for renovators or investors.Loaded with potential, this Old North Durham cape cod has the basic ingredients to become your ideal home in the heart of Downtown Durham! Original hardwoods; big, bright kitchen; separate laundry room; wood paneled bedroom/study with built-ins. Outside there's a large backyard and easy parking on quiet side street. Finished basement space with kitchen, bathroom and separate entrance. Just a few blocks from all your favorite downtown hotspots. Great opportunity for renovators or investors.

Listed by: Christina C Chenet 919.619.0239 christina@urbandurham.com Brokerage DRE #C21174 • Urban Durham Realty
Listed by: Eila Voloshen 919.237.3701 courtneyjames@realtor.com Brokerage DRE #C21174 • Urban Durham Realty

Listing closed: 11/04/2016 12:00 AM • Source: Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS), MLS#: 2088553

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Property Information for 1216 North Roxboro Street

Property Details

MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Durham County
Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision

Building Information

Year Built: 1931
Lot Size: 0.17 AC / 7,318 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: From downtown, take Roxboro Street north past Geer Street to Edward Street. House is on right at corner of Roxboro and Edward. Park on Edward Street.
Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision

Latitude: 36.004596
Longitude: -78.892417
Neighborhood: Old North Durham

Taxes and HOA Information

Association Fee Includes: Unknown
City Limits Of: Durham

Has City Limits: Yes
FIPS Code: 37063
Lot Number: 1-2
Has Restrictive Covenants: No
Tax Rate: 1.3

Contract Information

Original Listing ID: 2088553
Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc

Has Property Leased: No
Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)

Owner

Ownership Type: Other

School Information

Elementary School: Durham - Eastway Elementary
Elementary School 2: Durham - Holt Elementary

Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Lucas Middle School
Middle School 2: Durham - The School for Creative Studies
High School: Durham - Northern High

Parking

Parking Features: On Street, Parking Pad
Carport: No

Garage: No

Property

Lot Information

Building Area Total: 2172.0
Lot Features: Corner Lot

Lot Size Dimensions: 57' x 125' x 59' x 125'
Architectural Style: Cape Cod
Total Other Area Sq Ft: 643.0
Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage
Structure Type: Site Built
Sold PriceList Price: 0.92

Property and Assessments

New Construction: No
Below Grade Finished Area: 420.0

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
Exterior Features: Playground, Fenced Yard

New Construction Type: Site Built, Aluminum Siding, Brick

Interior Features

Levels: One and One Half
Basement Description: Partially Finished

Fireplace Features: Living Room
Has Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
Windows Treatment: Skylight(s)
Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Has Cooling: Yes
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Has Heating: Yes
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Other, Apartment/Suite

Room Information

Rooms Total: 11.0

Room 1

Type: Living Room
Level: Main

Room 2

Type: Dining Room
Level: Main

Room 3

Type: Kitchen
Level: Main

Room 4

Type: Kitchen
Description: 2nd Kitchen

Room 5

Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: Main

Room 6

Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main

Room 7

Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second

Room 8

Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second

Room 9

Type: Utility Room
Level: Main

Room 10

Type: Other
Level: Main

Description: Sunroom

Room 11

Type: Other
Level: Basement

Description: Den

Room 12

Type: Bathroom 2
Level: Main

Property History for 1216 North Roxboro Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Nov 4, 2016	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2088553	$197,500	—
Nov 2, 2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #582426753	$197,500	—
Sep 21, 2016	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2088553		—
Sep 7, 2016	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2088553	$215,000	—
Dec 17, 2002	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #652578	$145,000	—
Dec 17, 2002	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #652578		—
Dec 17, 2002	Sold AMLS #652578	$145,000	—
Aug 8, 2002	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #652578	$149,900	—
Aug 8, 2002	Listed (Active) AMLS #652578	$149,900	—
Sep 27, 1999	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #521984	$68,000	—
Aug 16, 1999	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #521984		—
Jul 9, 1999	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #521984	$67,500	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
11/04/2016	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2088553	$197,500
11/02/2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #582426753	$197,500
09/21/2016	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2088553	—
09/07/2016	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2088553	$215,000
12/17/2002	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #652578	$145,000
12/17/2002	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #652578	—
12/17/2002	Sold AMLS #652578	$145,000
08/08/2002	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #652578	$149,900
08/08/2002	Listed (Active) AMLS #652578	$149,900
09/27/1999	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #521984	$68,000
08/16/1999	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #521984	—
07/09/1999	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #521984	$67,500

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

Public Records for 1216 North Roxboro Street

Taxable ValueLand$292,500Additions$214,530Total$507,030

Tax Record2025$5,026 ($419 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,444 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,444 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,405 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1931ZoningRU-5(2)CountyDURHAMAPN110010Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1216 North Roxboro Street

This home is within Durham Public School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
5/10	W G Pearson Elementary	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	3.3 mi
8/10	George Watts Elementary	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	1.0 mi
5/10	Brogden Middle	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.7 mi
3/10	Riverside High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	5.2 mi
3/10	Ignite Online Academy	Public - Nearby school	K to 12	7.7 mi
8/10	Durham School Of The Arts	Public - Choice school	6 to 12	0.8 mi
NR	Empowered Minds Academy	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.7 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	W G Pearson Elementary PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	3.3 mi
8/10	George Watts Elementary PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	1.0 mi
5/10	Brogden Middle Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.7 mi
3/10	Riverside High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	5.2 mi
3/10	Ignite Online Academy PublicK to 12 Nearby school	7.7 mi
8/10	Durham School Of The Arts Public6 to 12 Choice school	0.8 mi
NR	Empowered Minds Academy PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	0.7 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 1216 North Roxboro Street, Durham, NC 27701	$197,500	4	3	2,172	7,318
207 Edward Street, Durham, NC 27701	$550,000	4	4	2,224	6,098
1219 North Roxboro Street, Durham, NC 27701	$275,000	3	1	1,432	6,098
1214 North Roxboro Street, Durham, NC 27701	$75,000	4	2	2,105	10,019
1215 North Roxboro Street, Durham, NC 27701	$15,251	3	1	1,389	10,890
204 Edward Street, Durham, NC 27701	$397,500	3	3	2,040	4,965
209 Edward Street, Durham, NC 27701	$535,000	3	3	2,018	6,359
208 West Trinity Avenue, Durham, NC 27701	$600,000	2	3	1,250	6,969
1213 North Roxboro Street, Durham, NC 27701	$535,000	3	2	1,544	10,585
206 Edward Street, Durham, NC 27701	$29,900	3	2	1,050	10,193
204 East Trinity Avenue, Durham, NC 27701	$501,000	3	2	1,369	5,227

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