2020 Pershing St

Durham, NC 27705

$699,000
Price
4
Beds
1,820 Sq. Ft.
$384 / Sq. Ft.
1,820
Sq. Ft.
$384
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

This simple yet generous 4 bed 2 bath gabled cottage sits gently on a level lot on the high part of Pershing. Wander down the brick path, drawn by the smart and friendly red front door. Inside you will be delighted to find a home loaded with original quality and character. Original windows allow abundant light. Classic hardwood floors upstairs and down (yes, on the stairs too) lend substance and charm. It just feels good! New roof, fresh paint, and recently-built low maintenance privacy fence make...This simple yet generous 4 bed 2 bath gabled cottage sits gently on a level lot on the high part of Pershing. Wander down the brick path, drawn by the smart and friendly red front door. Inside you will be delighted to find a home loaded with original quality and character. Original windows allow abundant light. Classic hardwood floors upstairs and down (yes, on the stairs too) lend substance and charm. It just feels good! New roof, fresh paint, and recently-built low maintenance privacy fence make it fully functional and ready for you to get to living! OR treat it as a launch pad for your dreams. With a large flat backyard, there are so many possibilities! 2 beds and 1 bath up and 2 beds 1 bath down give ultimate flexibility too. Oh so close to Duke, 9th St, Downtown Durham and most importantly, Oval Park.
  1. Listed by Sam Poole • Nest Realty of the Triangle

Property Details for 2020 Pershing Street

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Yes
Subdivision
Not in a Subdivision
LISTING UPDATED: 03/29/2026 04:54 AM

Property Details for 2020 Pershing Street

StatusActive
MLS #10150938
Days on Market24
Taxes$5,752 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1942
Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,405 SF
CountyDurham County
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Location

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Building Information for 2020 Pershing Street

Stories-Year Built1942Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,405 SF

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$3,872 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,392

Property Taxes

$479

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 2020 Pershing Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: R-8
  • Directions: From Downtown Durham, head West on Main St. Turn right on 9th St. Left onto West Club Blvd. Take right on Maryland Ave. Left on Pershing St. House is on your right.
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Latitude: 36.020812
  • Longitude: -78.924
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,752.35
  • City Limits Of: Durham
  • City Limits YN: Yes
  • Lot Number: 11
  • Restrictive Covenants YN: No
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 - E K Powe
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Brogden
  • High School: Durham - Riverside
Parking
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel, On Street
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1820.0
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Cottage, Traditional
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Parcel Number: 101315
  • Structure Type: Site Built
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Primary Residence YN: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 41
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Senior Community: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • New Construction Type: Wood Siding, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Master Bedroom 1st Floor: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Granite Counters
  • Equipment Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Interior: Driveway, Gravel, On Street, Wood Siding
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Driveway, Gravel, On Street
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 7.0
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 14
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 8.2 x 12.4
  • Room Width: 12.4
  • Room Length: 8.2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 16.8
  • Room Width: 16.8
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 14.7 x 9.7
  • Room Width: 9.7
  • Room Length: 14.7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 13.4 x 8.5
  • Room Width: 8.5
  • Room Length: 13.4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 21.4 x 13.3
  • Room Width: 13.3
  • Room Length: 21.4
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 18 x 14
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 2020 Pershing Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 5, 2026

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10150938

$699,000—
Jan 4, 2017

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2100555

$407,550—
Jan 4, 2017

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2100555

$407,550—
Jan 4, 2017

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2100555

—
Jan 4, 2017

Sold

AMLS #2100555

$407,550—
Jan 3, 2017

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2100555

$407,550—
Jan 3, 2017

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2100555

—
Jan 3, 2017

Pending

AMLS #2100555

—
Jan 3, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #586569210

$408,000

+4.0% / yr

Dec 4, 2016

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2100555

—
Nov 30, 2016

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2100555

$349,900—
Nov 30, 2016

Listed (Active)

AMLS #2100555

$349,900—
Nov 30, 2016

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2100555

$349,900—
Aug 21, 2007

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #936389

$283,000—
Aug 21, 2007

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #936389

$283,000—
Aug 20, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #232047306

$283,000—
Jul 27, 2007

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #936389

—
Jun 2, 2007

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #936389

$289,900—
Jun 2, 2007

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #936389

$289,900—
Mar 4, 2002

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #620070

$235,000—
Mar 4, 2002

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #620070

$235,000—
Jan 22, 2002

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #620070

—
Dec 6, 2001

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #620070

$239,500—
Dec 6, 2001

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #620070

$239,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/05/2026

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10150938

$699,000
01/04/2017

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2100555

$407,550
01/04/2017

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2100555

$407,550
01/04/2017

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2100555

—
01/04/2017

Sold

AMLS #2100555

$407,550
01/03/2017

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2100555

$407,550
01/03/2017

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2100555

—
01/03/2017

Pending

AMLS #2100555

—
01/03/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #586569210

$408,000

+4.0% / yr

12/04/2016

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2100555

—
11/30/2016

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2100555

$349,900
11/30/2016

Listed (Active)

AMLS #2100555

$349,900
11/30/2016

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2100555

$349,900
08/21/2007

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #936389

$283,000
08/21/2007

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #936389

$283,000
08/20/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #232047306

$283,000
07/27/2007

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #936389

—
06/02/2007

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #936389

$289,900
06/02/2007

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #936389

$289,900
03/04/2002

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #620070

$235,000
03/04/2002

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #620070

$235,000
01/22/2002

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #620070

—
12/06/2001

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #620070

$239,500
12/06/2001

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #620070

$239,500

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

Public Records for 2020 Pershing Street

Taxable ValueLand$307,125Additions$273,158Total$580,283
Tax Record2025$5,752 ($479 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,638 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,638 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,405 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1942ZoningRS-8CountyDURHAMAPN101315Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2020 Pershing Street

This home is within Durham Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
W G Pearson Elementary
Public - PK to 5
E K Powe Elementary
Public - PK 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

E K Powe 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 2020 Pershing Street, Durham, NC 27705

2020 Pershing Street is a single family home for sale in Durham, NC 27705. This property was listed for sale on March 5, 2026 by Nest Realty of the Triangle, it's currently listed at $699,000. It has been on the market for a total of 24 days and was last sold on January 4, 2017. This listing's school district is Durham Public School District. Nearby schools include W G Pearson Elementary, E K Powe Elementary and Brogden Middle. 2020 Pershing Street is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 1,820 sqft single family home built in 1942.

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