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Last Sold Price
4 beds2,837 sqft$280/sqft
1702 Duke University Rd, Durham, NC 27701
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.45 acresLot Size
1938Year Built
$280/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Built in 1938 by Calvin Hoover, Dean of Graduate School at Duke University. The Sellers are the second owners of this home, and have lived here for 50 yrs. The home has the original wood panelling, doors, floors and trim. A step into yesteryear. There is 2836 sq ft of living space in the home. 4 bedrooms, with one bedroom on the main level, plus 3 baths. There is a wonderful living room with original panel walls and fireplace, plus a study and cozy sunroom. A formal dining room ajacent to the kitchen....Built in 1938 by Calvin Hoover, Dean of Graduate School at Duke University. The Sellers are the second owners of this home, and have lived here for 50 yrs. The home has the original wood panelling, doors, floors and trim. A step into yesteryear. There is 2836 sq ft of living space in the home. 4 bedrooms, with one bedroom on the main level, plus 3 baths. There is a wonderful living room with original panel walls and fireplace, plus a study and cozy sunroom. A formal dining room ajacent to the kitchen. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms and good attic space. The basement is partially heated & cooled with a large excercise room & utility room. Just a short walk to Duke University, West Campus. What a great opportunity for the New Homeowners. Notice: calling for all offers by monday 2/5/24 at 12 noon.
  • Listed by: Micki Stewart • Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Listing closed: 03/06/2024 09:09 AM • Source: TRIANGLEMLS, MLS#: 10009529

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$815,000

Avg days on market

19

Sale-to-list ratio

99.7%

Durham, NC

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Property Information for 1702 Duke University Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,627 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • View: Neighborhood
  • View: Yes
  • Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Lot Size: 0.45 AC / 19,602 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: FROM DT DURHAM: Right on West Morgan St. Right on West Main St. Left on South Buchanan Blvd. right on West Chapel Hill St. Continue to Duke University Rd. Home is on the Right.
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Latitude: 35.997706
  • Longitude: -78.924761
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,627.00
  • City Limits Of: Durham
  • City Limits YN: Yes
  • Lot Number: 1
  • Restrictive Covenants YN: Yes
Contract Information
  • Comp Sale YN: No
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Property Leased YN: No
  • Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
  • Due Diligence Expiration Date: 2024-02-23
School Information
  • Elementary School: Durham - E K Powe
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Brogden
  • High School: Durham - Riverside
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, On Site
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 2837.0
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 103 x 209 x 79 x 220
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Traditional
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0
  • Parcel Number: 082128206703
  • Structure Type: House
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Primary Residence YN: Yes
  • Sold PriceList Price: 1.03
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 37
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 240.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: Level Flooring
  • Construction Materials: Brick Veneer
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Front Porch, Side Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • New Construction Type: Brick Veneer, House
Interior Features
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Stories: 2
  • Basement Description: Heated, Interior Entry, Partial, Partially Finished
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Masonry, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Windows Treatment: Insulated Windows
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas Pack
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Microwave
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Washer Hookup
  • Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Built-in Features, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, Shower Only, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Equipment Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Microwave
  • Interior: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, On Site, Brick Veneer, Laundry Closet, Washer Hookup
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Laundry Closet, Washer Hookup, Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, On Site
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 10.0
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 22.8 x 15.2
  • Room Width: 15.2
  • Room Length: 22.8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 18.4 x 10.4
  • Room Width: 10.4
  • Room Length: 18.4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 16.4 x 13.9
  • Room Width: 13.9
  • Room Length: 16.4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 18.4 x 9.4
  • Room Width: 9.4
  • Room Length: 18.4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 14.4 x 10.1
  • Room Width: 10.1
  • Room Length: 14.4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 18.4 x 11.6
  • Room Width: 11.6
  • Room Length: 18.4
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 18.4 x 9.4
  • Room Width: 9.4
  • Room Length: 18.4
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 16.5 x 10.5
  • Room Width: 10.5
  • Room Length: 16.5
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.3
  • Room Width: 6.3
  • Room Length: 8.8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Entrance Hall
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 17.5 x 13.7
  • Room Width: 13.7
  • Room Length: 17.5
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Exercise Room
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 15.6 x 14.9
  • Room Width: 14.9
  • Room Length: 15.6
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Utility Room
Room 12
  • Room Description: Attic
  • Room Dimensions: 14.4 x 12
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Length: 14.4
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Other
Room 13
  • Room Description: Nook
  • Room Dimensions: 5 x 5
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Length: 5.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other
Room 14
  • Room Description: Garage
  • Room Dimensions: 21 x 12
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 1702 Duke University Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 6, 2024

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10009529

Mar 6, 2024

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10009529

Mar 4, 2024

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10009529

$795,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/06/2024

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10009529

03/06/2024

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10009529

03/04/2024

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10009529

$795,000

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

Public Records for 1702 Duke University Road

Taxable ValueLand$362,500Additions$444,094Total$806,594
Tax Record2025$7,996 ($666 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt3,031 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,031 SqFtStories1Lot Size19,602 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1938ZoningRS-10CountyDURHAMAPN108704

Schools near 1702 Duke University Road

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1702 Duke University Road, Durham, NC 27701
$795,000
4
2,837
19,602
19,166
5
4
3,384
20,909
$285,000
1,806
7,841
$1,175,000
3
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21,780
4
3,807
21,344

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