1709 Vale St

Durham, NC 27703

$124,500
Price
7,840 / 0.18
Lot Size / Acres
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Description

Flat Old East Durham building lot. SHOVEL-READY for 3 units or Office Institutional uses. The land is +/- 51' X 158' or +/- .19 Acre. Zoned OI- minimum 3 residential as-of-right. The land has a driveway on Vale Street & back-alley access onto 15' wide city-maintained Carden Aly. A section of the driveway/curb cut is shared with the 1707 Vale Street, to the Left. The site could be an art studio, office or church. The highest and Best Use? Likely Residential- either multifamily rental- or 3 +units....Flat Old East Durham building lot. SHOVEL-READY for 3 units or Office Institutional uses. The land is +/- 51' X 158' or +/- .19 Acre. Zoned OI- minimum 3 residential as-of-right. The land has a driveway on Vale Street & back-alley access onto 15' wide city-maintained Carden Aly. A section of the driveway/curb cut is shared with the 1707 Vale Street, to the Left. The site could be an art studio, office or church. The highest and Best Use? Likely Residential- either multifamily rental- or 3 +units. HOWEVER the Buyer chooses, subject to Approval from Durham. ADU possible too. A growing area: 2 Blocks from the Pulga (Flea Market) 3 blocks to the Angier/Driver Mini-Downtown Business District & 1.2 Miles from Downtown Durham. Easy access to The Durham Freeway AKA 147/885 to all points.
  1. Listed by Lisandra A Garcia Mares • Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
  2. Listed by Ian Kipp • Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

Property Details for 1709 Vale Street

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Neighborhood
View
Yes
Waterfront
No
Subdivision
Cheekland
LISTING UPDATED: 12/20/2025 10:49 AM

Property Details for 1709 Vale Street

StatusActive
MLS #10122638
Days on Market111
Taxes$450 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeLand / Unimproved Land
Year Built-
Lot Size0.18 AC
CountyDurham County

Location

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Building Information for 1709 Vale Street

Lot Size0.18 AC

Payment Calculator

$644 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$607

Property Taxes

$38

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1709 Vale Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: OI
  • Directions: From Major Bull/City Center: Main Street East, - after crossing Elizabeth- Right on Angier Ave. Right on Plum Street, Left on Vale Street. The land is on the Left.
  • Subdivision Name: Cheekland
  • Latitude: 35.982904
  • Longitude: -78.882112
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street, Other, See Remarks, Public Road
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Gravel, Paved
  • Neighborhood: Old East Durham
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $450.00
  • City Limits Of: Durham
  • City Limits YN: Yes
  • Lot Number: 13
  • Restrictive Covenants YN: No
  • School District Link: dpsnc.net
Contract Information
  • Comp Sale YN: No
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Property Leased YN: No
  • Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
School Information
  • Elementary School: Durham - Y E Smith
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Neal
  • High School: Durham - Southern
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: City Lot, See Remarks, Driveway
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 51' x 158'
  • Other Structures: None
  • Parcel Number: 13
  • List PriceAcre: 691666.67
  • Power Production YN: No
  • Road Frontage Length: 51
Property and Assessments
  • Photos Count: 16
  • Possible Use: Development, Investment, Multi-Family, Office, Residential, Single Family, Subdivision, Other, See Remarks
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Curbs, Historical Area, Street Lights
  • Current Use: Vacant
  • Senior Community: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer, Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: None
  • Pool Private: No
Interior Features
  • Interior: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Additional Equipment: None
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Type: Land
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 1709 Vale Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 20, 2025

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10122638

$124,500—
Nov 21, 2025

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10122638

$144,500—
Sep 16, 2025

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10122638

$149,500—
Nov 13, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #608931120

$10,500—
Nov 13, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #608845501

$6,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/20/2025

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10122638

$124,500
11/21/2025

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10122638

$144,500
09/16/2025

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10122638

$149,500
11/13/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #608931120

$10,500
11/13/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #608845501

$6,000

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

Public Records for 1709 Vale Street

Taxable ValueLand$45,000Additions-Total$45,000
Tax Record2025$446 ($37 / month)
Home Facts
Lot Size8,276 SqFtStyleCommercialZoningOICountyDURHAMAPN112259

Schools near 1709 Vale Street

This home is within Durham Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Y E Smith 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
Y E Smith 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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More information about 1709 Vale Street, Durham, NC 27703

1709 Vale Street is a 0.18 ac of land for sale in Durham, NC 27703. This property was listed for sale on September 16, 2025 by Berkshire Hathaway HomeService, it's currently listed at $124,500. It has been on the market for a total of 111 days and was last sold on November 13, 2017. This listing's school district is Durham Public School District. Nearby schools include Y E Smith Elementary, W G Pearson Elementary and Brogden Middle. 1709 Vale Street is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 0.18 ac of land on a 7,840 sq. ft. / 0.18 acres lot.

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