1617 Shawnee St

Durham, NC 27701

$750,000
Price
4
Beds
2,922 Sq. Ft.
$257 / Sq. Ft.
2,922
Sq. Ft.
$257
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Price improvement! Have you ever wanted to live in a Butterfly House (yes, you are looking at a butterfly roof!) - Your opportunity awaits! 1617 Shawnee is a dreamy, Mid-Century Modern, California-cool abode whose full potential has yet to be realized. This iconic home was created by Durham native, TW Wilkinson in 1957 and has been a show stopper ever since. Own a piece of Durham history (https://www.opendurham.org/buildings/1617-shawnee-street-alfred-henderson-king-house). A nice driveway leading...Price improvement! Have you ever wanted to live in a Butterfly House (yes, you are looking at a butterfly roof!) - Your opportunity awaits! 1617 Shawnee is a dreamy, Mid-Century Modern, California-cool abode whose full potential has yet to be realized. This iconic home was created by Durham native, TW Wilkinson in 1957 and has been a show stopper ever since. Own a piece of Durham history (https://www.opendurham.org/buildings/1617-shawnee-street-alfred-henderson-king-house). A nice driveway leading you to the tall carport welcomes you home. Built-in, stone planter boxes are overflowing with beautiful flora. A gorgeous, custom-made metal handrail adorns the front steps - a special thank you to local artist, Andrew Preiss for this one-of-a-kind piece of art! Contemporary shapes and a variety of textures create allure before you even walk in the door. To prepare this home for the market we have given it fresh paint, inside and out. You'll open the deep green, solid wood front door and arrive on original parquet flooring overlooking the three secondary bedrooms and their bathroom on this, the top floor. To your left is a modest set of stairs guiding you to your main living level with solid floors and massive windows - natural light and nature views flood in. Your dining room is sizable and your family room is large. An attractive fireplace takes the stage and a recently painted upper deck gives you the outdoor space you need to grill and entertain. The kitchen has just been refreshed with quartz counters, revived cabinetry, and new stainless steel appliances. You'll notice the warm light streaming in from every direction. Our next floor offers a landing, the main suite, and the laundry/utility room with brand new water heater and a 1/2 bathroom. The main suite in huge! Two satisfactory closets and an improved en suite make this space feel fresh and private. You can exit this floor and pop outside through an unassuming addition and land on the lower deck. The basement floor offers a cozy, hip vibe. A checkerboard linoleum paints the floor where you have your den, second fireplace, large entertaining bar, and potential for a second kitchen-like entertaining space. The same enormous windows make you feel like you are at one with the environment. A tall, black storage unit conveys so that you can house your family games the moment you move in. This floor gives another access to the exterior and the paths that frame this special property. Outside is private and serene. A lovely walkway takes you from the front of your home to the wooded lot that conveys with this one (1609 Shawnee)! Your stroll takes you next to a sweet stream and over a bridge to a secret hideaway! The back yard is lush with established greenery and mature trees. The location is excellent! You are in the quieter section of the coveted Duke Park neighborhood with the larger lots! Across the street is a neighborhood owned 2-3 acre preserve where you can meander among the trees. The Duke Park trails and playground is just a short 8-10 minute stroll away! There is more potential, character, and charm at 1617 Shawnee Street than at any home you have seen in a while. Come, let your imagination run wild and tour this truly fantastic property today!
  1. Listed by Colleen Ellis • Keller Williams Elite Realty

Property Details for 1617 Shawnee Street

View
Creek/Stream, Forest, Neighborhood
View
Yes
Subdivision
Not in a Subdivision
LISTING UPDATED: 12/15/2025 06:49 AM

Property Details for 1617 Shawnee Street

StatusActive
MLS #10128447
Days on Market76
Taxes$6,157 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1957
Lot Size0.43 AC / 18,730 SF
CountyDurham County

Location

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Building Information for 1617 Shawnee Street

Stories-Year Built1957Building Size-Lot Size0.43 AC / 18,730 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,219 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,706

Property Taxes

$513

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1617 Shawnee Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: from I-85, take Roxboro Street south, left on E Markham Street, keep right on E Markham Street, right on Shawnee Street, home is on your right
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Latitude: 36.009258
  • Longitude: -78.888799
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Neighborhood: Duke Park
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,156.94
  • City Limits Of: Durham
  • City Limits YN: Yes
  • Lot Number: 33, 32, 34
  • 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 - Club Blvd
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Brogden
  • High School: Durham - Riverside
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached Carport, Driveway
  • Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Carport: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 2922.0
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Gentle Sloping, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Native Plants, Private, Wooded
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Other Area Below Grade: 377
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 377
  • Parcel Number: 0832228289
  • Structure Type: House, Site Built
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area Source: Appraiser
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Primary Residence YN: No
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 56
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Appraiser
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1309.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Senior Community: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Underground Utilities
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Stone, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Storage
  • Foundation Details: Combination
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Flat
  • New Construction Type: Stone, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding, House, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: Quad-Level
  • Master Bedroom 1st Floor: 3
  • Basement Description: Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Fireplace Features: Basement, Family Room
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum, Parquet
  • Windows Treatment: Display Window(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Free-Standing Electric Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Lower Level
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Separate Shower, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub
  • Equipment Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Free-Standing Electric Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
  • Interior: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Underground Utilities, Attached Carport, Driveway, Stone, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding, Laundry Room, Lower Level
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Dryer, Free-Standing Electric Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Laundry Room, Lower Level, Attached Carport, Driveway
  • Additional Equipment: Dehumidifier
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 16.0
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 12.6 x 21
  • Room Width: 21.0
  • Room Length: 12.6
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 13.7 x 20
  • Room Width: 20.0
  • Room Length: 13.7
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 7.2 x 16.3
  • Room Width: 16.3
  • Room Length: 7.2
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 9.3 x 14
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Length: 9.3
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Game Room
Room 5
  • Room Description: bar
  • Room Dimensions: 13.1 x 13.5
  • Room Width: 13.5
  • Room Length: 13.1
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Other
Room 6
  • Room Description: lower deck
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 21
  • Room Width: 21.0
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Other
Room 7
  • Room Description: exterior storage
  • Room Dimensions: 14.7 x 24.4
  • Room Width: 24.4
  • Room Length: 14.7
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Other
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 10.5 x 11.4
  • Room Width: 11.4
  • Room Length: 10.5
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 11.3 x 12
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Length: 11.3
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 15.5 x 25.8
  • Room Width: 25.8
  • Room Length: 15.5
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 8 x 9.4
  • Room Width: 9.4
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Entrance Hall
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 13
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 13
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 13
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 14
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 14
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 15
  • Room Description: upper deck
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 14
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Other
Room 16
  • Room Description: lower deck
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 21
  • Room Width: 21.0
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Other
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 1617 Shawnee Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 14, 2025

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10128447

$750,000—
Oct 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10128447

$799,000—
Aug 5, 2019

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2257995

$450,000—
Aug 5, 2019

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2257995

—
Aug 5, 2019

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2257995

$450,000—
Aug 4, 2019

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2257995

$450,000—
Aug 4, 2019

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2257995

—
Jun 18, 2019

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2257995

—
May 29, 2019

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2257995

$450,000—
May 29, 2019

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2257995

$450,000—
May 25, 2019

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #2244149

—
May 24, 2019

Expired

AMLS #2244149

$479,900—
Mar 23, 2019

Listed (Active)

AMLS #2244149

$499,900—
Mar 23, 2019

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2244149

$499,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/14/2025

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10128447

$750,000
10/17/2025

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10128447

$799,000
08/05/2019

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2257995

$450,000
08/05/2019

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2257995

—
08/05/2019

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2257995

$450,000
08/04/2019

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2257995

$450,000
08/04/2019

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2257995

—
06/18/2019

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2257995

—
05/29/2019

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2257995

$450,000
05/29/2019

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2257995

$450,000
05/25/2019

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #2244149

—
05/24/2019

Expired

AMLS #2244149

$479,900
03/23/2019

Listed (Active)

AMLS #2244149

$499,900
03/23/2019

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2244149

$499,900

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

Public Records for 1617 Shawnee Street

Taxable ValueLand$292,500Additions$328,598Total$621,098
Tax Record2025$6,157 ($513 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,364 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,364 SqFtStories1Lot Size13,068 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1957ZoningRU-5CountyDURHAMAPN109518Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1617 Shawnee Street

This home is within Durham Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
W G Pearson Elementary
Public - PK to 5
Club Boulevard Elementary
Public - K to 5
Brogden Middle
Public - 6 to 8
Riverside High School
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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More information about 1617 Shawnee Street, Durham, NC 27701

1617 Shawnee Street is a single family home for sale in Durham, NC 27701. This property was listed for sale on October 17, 2025 by Keller Williams Elite Realty, it's currently listed at $750,000. It has been on the market for a total of 76 days and was last sold on August 5, 2019. This listing's school district is Durham Public School District. Nearby schools include W G Pearson Elementary, Club Boulevard Elementary and Brogden Middle. 1617 Shawnee Street is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 2,922 sqft single family home built in 1957.

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