1609 Sycamore St

1,696 Sq. Ft.
$369 / Sq. Ft.
1,696
Sq. Ft.
$369
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Directly adjacent to Forest Hills, this lovely ranch home built in 1957 offers one-level living with hardwood floors, plenty of storage in the bright kitchen, double vanities in both bathrooms and a thoughtfully laid out floorplan that offers the flexibility to have a living/dining room plus a den as originally built, or a very spacious living room and separate dining room, both with fireplaces. The unfinished daylight basement provides a lot of storage, the attached one car garage and the potential...Directly adjacent to Forest Hills, this lovely ranch home built in 1957 offers one-level living with hardwood floors, plenty of storage in the bright kitchen, double vanities in both bathrooms and a thoughtfully laid out floorplan that offers the flexibility to have a living/dining room plus a den as originally built, or a very spacious living room and separate dining room, both with fireplaces. The unfinished daylight basement provides a lot of storage, the attached one car garage and the potential to create whatever space you wish. The house sits on a large, wooded .45 acre lot to be enjoyed on your two-level deck, whether having a meal al fresco or just enjoying the sights and sounds of nature. An outstanding feature of this property is the 24'x36' detached garage, ready to house your vehicles or project cars, a spacious workshop or even an artist's studio. This property provides a lot of storage space and flexibility to have everything you want in a location that is a short distance from dining in Rockwood and downtown Durham, shopping, Forest Hills Park, DPAC for a show or to catch a baseball game at DBAP. Please note that the 870 sq ft above grade, unfinished is the detached garage. Please review all documents attached to mls page.
  1. Listed by Angela Bordbar • Keller Williams Elite Realty

Property Details for 1609 Sycamore Street

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Yes
Showings Expected to Begin
05-01-2026
Subdivision
Not in a Subdivision
LISTING UPDATED: 05/01/2026 06:38 AM

Property Details for 1609 Sycamore Street

StatusActive
MLS #10163952
Days on Market7
Taxes$6,041 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1957
Lot Size0.45 AC / 19,602 SF
CountyDurham County

Location

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Building Information for 1609 Sycamore Street

Stories-Year Built1957Building Size-Lot Size0.45 AC / 19,602 SF

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$3,651 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,147

Property Taxes

$503

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 1609 Sycamore Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: R-10
  • Directions: University Drive to Kent Street to left on Sycamore Street. House will be on the left. Please do not park in driveway.
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Latitude: 35.978359
  • Longitude: -78.922794
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,040.54
  • City Limits Of: Durham
  • City Limits YN: Yes
  • Lot Number: 01
  • Restrictive Covenants YN: No
Contract Information
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Property Leased YN: No
  • Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
School Information
  • Elementary School: Durham - Lakewood
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Lakewood Montessori
  • High School: Durham - Jordan
Parking
  • Parking Features: Basement, Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Gravel, Inside Entrance, Lighted, Side By Side, Tandem
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1696.0
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Wooded
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 129 x 150 x 129 x 151
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Other Area Above Grade: 870
  • Other Area Below Grade: 1726
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 2596
  • Other Structures: Garage(s)
  • Parcel Number: 107763
  • Structure Type: House
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Primary Residence YN: No
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 32
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Senior Community: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Brick Veneer
  • Exterior Features: Awning(s), Private Yard, Rain Gutters
  • Fencing: None
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Awning(s), Deck
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • New Construction Type: Brick, Brick Veneer, House
Interior Features
  • Levels: One, Two
  • Master Bedroom 1st Floor: 3
  • Basement Description: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access, Other
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
  • Windows Treatment: Screens
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Gas
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas Pack, Natural Gas
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Closet, Lower Level, Main Level, See Remarks
  • Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Living/Dining Room Combination, Smooth Ceilings, Solar Tube(s), Tile Counters
  • Equipment Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Interior: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected, Basement, Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Gravel, Inside Entrance, Lighted, Side By Side, Tandem, Brick, Brick Veneer, Inside, Laundry Closet, Lower Level, Main Level, See Remarks
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Dryer, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Inside, Laundry Closet, Lower Level, Main Level, See Remarks, Basement, Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Gravel, Inside Entrance, Lighted, Side By Side, Tandem
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 11.0
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 15.1 x 12.8
  • Room Width: 12.8
  • Room Length: 15.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 7.5 x 12.6
  • Room Width: 12.6
  • Room Length: 7.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Entrance Hall
Room 3
  • Room Description: Originally a living & dining room, staged as only a living room
  • Room Dimensions: 24 x 23.5
  • Room Width: 23.5
  • Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Description: Actually the family room, staged as a dining room.
  • Room Dimensions: 16 x 11.1
  • Room Width: 11.1
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 5
  • Room Description: L-shaped kitchen
  • Room Dimensions: 14.4 x 14
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Length: 14.4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 14.1 x 11
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Length: 14.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 9.8 x 11
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Length: 9.8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 8
  • Room Description: upper deck
  • Room Dimensions: 16 x 10
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other
Room 9
  • Room Description: lower deck
  • Room Dimensions: 18 x 14
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Other
Room 10
  • Room Description: Basement - includes original garage parking, see floorplan in documents
  • Room Dimensions: 34.83 x 25.23
  • Room Width: 25.23
  • Room Length: 34.83
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Other
Room 11
  • Room Description: Detached garage w/plenty of space for parking, workshop or studio
  • Room Dimensions: 24.1 x 36.1
  • Room Width: 36.1
  • Room Length: 24.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 1609 Sycamore Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 1, 2026

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10163952

—
Apr 30, 2026

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10163952

$625,000—
May 29, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #353521505

$234,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/01/2026

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10163952

—
04/30/2026

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10163952

$625,000
05/29/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #353521505

$234,000

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Public Records for 1609 Sycamore Street

Taxable ValueLand$398,750Additions$210,605Total$609,355
Tax Record2025$6,041 ($503 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,600 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,600 SqFtStories1Lot Size19,602 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1957ZoningRS-10CountyDURHAMAPN107763Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1609 Sycamore Street

This home is within Durham Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Morehead Montessori
PublicPK to 5

Lakewood Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Lakewood Montessori Middle School
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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1609 Sycamore Street is a single family home for sale in Durham, NC 27707. This property was listed for sale on April 30, 2026 by Keller Williams Elite Realty, it's currently listed at $625,000. It has been on the market for a total of 7 days and was last sold on May 29, 2013. This listing's school district is Durham Public School District. Nearby schools include Morehead Montessori, Lakewood Elementary and Lakewood Montessori Middle School. 1609 Sycamore Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,696 sqft single family home built in 1957.

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