701 Rochester St

Durham, NC 27704

$135,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
1,200 Sq. Ft.
$113 / Sq. Ft.
1,200
Sq. Ft.
$113
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 7/31/24
Closed 7/31/24
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Description

Investors, selling as is. Earn a return by renovating one of the loveliest corner lots in the Merrick Moore community of NE Durham. Recent new construction infill in the neighborhood selling in the mid 400's makes this a great opportunity to build a new 2-story duplex or single family home to live, sell or rent! This 1959 2 BR 1 Bath home is on .21 acres and is zoned RS-20. While the lot cannot be subdivided we believe a 2-story duplex can be built by addition.Investors, selling as is. Earn a return by renovating one of the loveliest corner lots in the Merrick Moore community of NE Durham. Recent new construction infill in the neighborhood selling in the mid 400's makes this a great opportunity to build a new 2-story duplex or single family home to live, sell or rent! This 1959 2 BR 1 Bath home is on .21 acres and is zoned RS-20. While the lot cannot be subdivided we believe a 2-story duplex can be built by addition.
  1. Listed by Hugh Grist • Grist Realty Inc

Property Details for 701 Rochester Street

View
Yes
Subdivision
Not in a Subdivision
LISTING CLOSED: 07/31/2024 05:50 PM

Property Details for 701 Rochester Street

StatusClosed
MLS #10040378
Taxes$1,322 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1959
Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,147 SF
CountyDurham County
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Building Information for 701 Rochester Street

Stories-Year Built1959Building Size-Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,147 SF

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$796 per month

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Principal and Interest

$686

Property Taxes

$110

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Property Information for 701 Rochester Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: East on Cheek Rd from 70, right on Rochester
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Latitude: 36.002639
  • Longitude: -78.850662
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,322.00
  • City Limits Of: Durham
  • City Limits YN: Yes
  • Lot Number: 11
  • 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 - Merrick-Moore
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Neal
  • High School: Durham - Southern
Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: On Street
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1200.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0
  • Parcel Number: 161157
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Primary Residence YN: Yes
  • Sold PriceList Price: 0.87
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 13
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Condition: Fixer
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Block
  • Fencing: None
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • New Construction Type: Block
Interior Features
  • Levels: One
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling?: No
  • Heating: Space Heater
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Interior: Sewer Connected, Water Connected, On Street, Block
  • Equipment: On Street
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 0.0
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 701 Rochester Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 31, 2024

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10040378

—
Jul 31, 2024

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10040378

—
Jul 24, 2024

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10040378

$135,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/31/2024

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10040378

—
07/31/2024

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10040378

—
07/24/2024

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10040378

$135,000

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

Public Records for 701 Rochester Street

Taxable ValueLand$84,700Additions$50,854Total$135,554
Tax Record2025$1,344 ($112 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,212 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,212 SqFtStories1Lot Size9,148 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1959ZoningRS-20CountyDURHAMAPN161157

Schools near 701 Rochester Street

This home is within Durham Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Merrick-Moore Elementary
Public - PK to 5
Neal Middle
Public - 6 to 8
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability
Public - 9 to 12
Ignite Online Academy
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Merrick-Moore Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Neal Middle
Public6 to 8

Southern School of Energy and Sustainability
Public9 to 12

Ignite Online Academy
PublicK 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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