128 Nelson St
Description
convenience with a 5-minute walk to NCCU and a 10- minute stroll to Downtown Durham, home to some of the Triangle's best dining, nightlife, and entertainment. With
no HOA, flexible use possibilities,...Investor Opportunity in Prime Durham Location! Unlock the potential of 128 Nelson St, a 2-bed, 2-bath home tucked in the sought-after West College Heights community. This property is ideal for renovators, buy and-hold investors, or anyone looking to build serious equity in a rapidly growing area. Enjoy unmatched
convenience with a 5-minute walk to NCCU and a 10- minute stroll to Downtown Durham, home to some of the Triangle's best dining, nightlife, and entertainment. With
no HOA, flexible use possibilities, and a vacant home ready for viewing anytime, this is a rare opportunity to secure a value-add project in the heart of the Bull City. Don't miss your chance to transform this space into a profitable investment or standout rental! Some photos have been virtually staged to illustrate potential furniture placement and to digitally remove personal items or
clutter; the home is not currently furnished as shown.
- Listed by Nicholas Huscroft • Chosen Real Estate Group
Property Details for 128 Nelson Street
Property Details for 128 Nelson Street
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 10135048 |
| Days on Market | 13 |
| Taxes | $2,139 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 AC / 9,147 SF |
| County | Durham County |
Location
Sold By Sapna Singh
Building Information for 128 Nelson Street
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1Property Information for 128 Nelson Street
- Directions: Head north on Fayetteville St toward Nelson St, Turn left onto Pekoe Ave, Turn left onto Otis St, Turn right onto Nelson St
- Subdivision Name: College Heights
- Latitude: 35.973395
- Longitude: -78.906002
- Association: No
- Tax Annual Amount: $2,139.00
- City Limits YN: No
- Lot Number: 8
- Restrictive Covenants YN: No
- Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
- Property Leased YN: No
- Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
- Elementary School: Durham - Spaulding
- Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Rogers-Herr
- High School: Durham - Hillside
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1.0
- Garage: Yes
- Building Area Total: 1570.0
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0
- Parcel Number: 117131
- Structure Type: House
- Enhanced Accessible: No
- Primary Residence YN: No
- Sold PriceList Price: 0.96
- New Construction: No
- Photos Count: 23
- Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
- Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
- Senior Community: No
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
- Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer
- Construction Materials: Brick Veneer, Wood Siding
- Foundation Details: Other
- Pool Private: No
- Roof: Asphalt
- New Construction Type: Brick Veneer, Wood Siding, House
- Levels: One
- Master Bedroom 1st Floor: 2
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate
- Cooling: Central Air
- Cooling?: Yes
- Heating: Other
- Heating?: Yes
- Interior: Brick Veneer, Wood Siding
- Rooms Total: 2.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Class Name: CrossProperty
Property History for 128 Nelson Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1923759339 | $165,000 | — |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1923759340 | $200,000 | — |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #10135048 | $200,000 | — |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Pending TRIANGLEMLS #10135048 | — | |
| Nov 26, 2025 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10135048 | $209,000 | — |
| Jul 1, 2002 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #637830 | — | |
| Jul 1, 2002 | Pending TRIANGLEMLS #637830 | — | |
| Jun 27, 2002 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #637830 | $115,000 | — |
| Jun 27, 2002 | Sold AMLS #637830 | $115,000 | — |
| Jun 27, 2002 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #637830 | $115,000 | — |
| Apr 24, 2002 | Listed (Active) AMLS #637830 | $119,500 | — |
| Apr 24, 2002 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #637830 | $119,500 | — |
| Apr 24, 2002 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #637830 | $119,500 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2025 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1923759339 | $165,000 |
| 12/19/2025 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1923759340 | $200,000 |
| 12/19/2025 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #10135048 | $200,000 |
| 12/09/2025 | Pending TRIANGLEMLS #10135048 | — |
| 11/26/2025 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10135048 | $209,000 |
| 07/01/2002 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #637830 | — |
| 07/01/2002 | Pending TRIANGLEMLS #637830 | — |
| 06/27/2002 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #637830 | $115,000 |
| 06/27/2002 | Sold AMLS #637830 | $115,000 |
| 06/27/2002 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #637830 | $115,000 |
| 04/24/2002 | Listed (Active) AMLS #637830 | $119,500 |
| 04/24/2002 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #637830 | $119,500 |
| 04/24/2002 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #637830 | $119,500 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 128 Nelson Street
Schools near 128 Nelson Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
C. C. Spaulding Elementary PublicPK to 5 | ||
Morehead Montessori PublicPK to 5 | ||
Sherwood Githens Middle Public6 to 8 | ||
Charles E Jordan Sr 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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