1505 Virginia Ave

Durham, NC 27705

$607,500
Price
2
Beds
1,271 Sq. Ft.
$478 / Sq. Ft.
1,271
Sq. Ft.
$478
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

1505 Virginia is a mid-century bungalow with a rich history, first purchased by prominent Duke physician Dr. Walter Kempner. With only four owners since 1941, this home has been lovingly treasured and preserved, retaining much of its original mid-century charm. You will not want to miss the iconic and highly sought-after St. Charles vintage metal cabinets—true gems for retro enthusiasts. The closets are thoughtfully designed with built-in shelving for exceptional storage. A masonry fireplace and...1505 Virginia is a mid-century bungalow with a rich history, first purchased by prominent Duke physician Dr. Walter Kempner. With only four owners since 1941, this home has been lovingly treasured and preserved, retaining much of its original mid-century charm. You will not want to miss the iconic and highly sought-after St. Charles vintage metal cabinets—true gems for retro enthusiasts. The closets are thoughtfully designed with built-in shelving for exceptional storage. A masonry fireplace and a patio overlooking the gardens provide inviting spaces to relax and unwind. The conditioned upstairs attic, where Dr. Kempner once stored antiques, is exceptional and offers remarkable flexibility—ideal for a potential third bedroom, play area, home office, or creative retreat. While the ceiling height prevents this space from being counted in the official square footage, it is truly stellar. A basement workshop and generous storage area offer additional opportunities for hobbyists and gardeners alike. Ideally located near Indian Trail Park, Ellerbe Creek, Ninth Street, and Duke's East Campus, this is a rare opportunity to own a special piece of Durham's beloved history in the Watts-Hillandale neighborhood.
  1. Listed by Mary R Hunter • Urban Durham Realty

Property Details for 1505 Virginia Avenue

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City, Garden, Neighborhood
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Yes
Subdivision
Not in a Subdivision
LISTING UPDATED: 02/20/2026 05:05 PM

Property Details for 1505 Virginia Avenue

StatusPending
MLS #10142388
Days on Market30
Taxes$5,232 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1941
Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,405 SF
CountyDurham County

Location

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Building Information for 1505 Virginia Avenue

Stories1Year Built1941Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,405 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,397 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,961

Property Taxes

$436

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 1505 Virginia Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: R-8
  • Directions: From Club Boulevard, turn north on Virginia Avenue. House is last house on the left before you reach Sprunt Avenue. Construction on the roads in the neighborhood may require some streets to be temporarily closed.
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Latitude: 36.021159
  • Longitude: -78.929841
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Neighborhood: Watts Hospital Hillandale
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,231.62
  • City Limits Of: Durham
  • City Limits YN: Yes
  • Lot Number: 6
  • Restrictive Covenants YN: No
Contract Information
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Property Leased YN: No
  • Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
  • Due Diligence Expiration Date: 2026-03-13
School Information
  • Elementary School: Durham - E K Powe
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Brogden
  • High School: Durham - Riverside
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Off Street, Parking Pad
  • Carport: No
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1271.0
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, City Lot, Front Yard, Garden, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0
  • Parcel Number: 103491
  • Structure Type: Site Built
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Primary Residence YN: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 65
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Appraiser
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Street Lights
  • Senior Community: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Storage
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Gate, Partial, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • New Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Stories: 1
  • Master Bedroom 1st Floor: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Multi Units
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Laundry Features: In Bathroom, Main Level
  • Interior Features: Bookcases, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Master Downstairs, Smooth Ceilings, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
  • Equipment Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Interior: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Driveway, Off Street, Parking Pad, Vinyl Siding, In Bathroom, Main Level
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, In Bathroom, Main Level, Driveway, Off Street, Parking Pad
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 9.0
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 13.5 x 12.9
  • Room Width: 12.9
  • Room Length: 13.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 13.9 x 10.8
  • Room Width: 10.8
  • Room Length: 13.9
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 20.7 x 12
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Length: 20.7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 13.1 x 10.4
  • Room Width: 10.4
  • Room Length: 13.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 15.5 x 9.8
  • Room Width: 9.8
  • Room Length: 15.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 6.3 x 5.2
  • Room Width: 5.2
  • Room Length: 6.3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Entrance Hall
Room 7
  • Room Description: not included in GLA
  • Room Dimensions: 19 x 9
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
Room 8
  • Room Description: not included in GLA
  • Room Dimensions: 10.4 x 9
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Length: 10.4
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Loft
Room 9
  • Room Description: Nook - not included in GLA
  • Room Dimensions: 9.3 x 6
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Length: 9.3
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Other
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 1505 Virginia Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 20, 2026

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10142388

—
Jan 21, 2026

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10142388

$607,500—
Feb 28, 2017

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2106887

$349,000—
Feb 28, 2017

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2106887

—
Feb 28, 2017

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2106887

$349,000—
Feb 27, 2017

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2106887

$349,000—
Feb 27, 2017

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2106887

—
Feb 24, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #591118124

$349,000

+9.7% / yr

Jan 27, 2017

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2106887

—
Jan 25, 2017

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2106887

$330,000—
Jan 25, 2017

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2106887

$330,000—
Mar 22, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #349725841

$243,000

+3.7% / yr

Dec 1, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #261285073

$207,500

+38.0% / yr

Dec 1, 2008

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #1628466

$207,500—
Dec 1, 2008

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #1628466

$207,500—
Oct 25, 2008

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #1628466

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Oct 9, 2008

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #1628466

$220,000—
Oct 9, 2008

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #1628466

$220,000—
Dec 12, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #216762176

$110,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/20/2026

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10142388

—
01/21/2026

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10142388

$607,500
02/28/2017

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2106887

$349,000
02/28/2017

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2106887

—
02/28/2017

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2106887

$349,000
02/27/2017

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2106887

$349,000
02/27/2017

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2106887

—
02/24/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #591118124

$349,000

+9.7% / yr

01/27/2017

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2106887

—
01/25/2017

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2106887

$330,000
01/25/2017

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2106887

$330,000
03/22/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #349725841

$243,000

+3.7% / yr

12/01/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #261285073

$207,500

+38.0% / yr

12/01/2008

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #1628466

$207,500
12/01/2008

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #1628466

$207,500
10/25/2008

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #1628466

—
10/09/2008

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #1628466

$220,000
10/09/2008

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #1628466

$220,000
12/12/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #216762176

$110,000

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

Public Records for 1505 Virginia Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$307,125Additions$220,628Total$527,753
Tax Record2025$3,139 ($262 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,257 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,257 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,405 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1941ZoningRS-8CountyDURHAMAPN103491Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1505 Virginia Avenue

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

W G Pearson Elementary
PublicPK 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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