809 Leon St

858 Sq. Ft.
$259 / Sq. Ft.
858
Sq. Ft.
$259
per Sq. Ft.

Description

NOTE: Cash offers only. Investors/Renovators great opportunity! Adorable cottage in highly desired Northgate Park. 2 Bedrooms, 1 full bath. Large eat-in kitchen and spacious living room that has wonderful morning sunshine. New roof 11/2023. Hardwood floors beautifully refinished 2018. 12x16 Deck resurfaced in 2022-great space for cooking out, hanging with friends. Backyard is fenced and includes a concrete pad for 2 off-street parking spots. Enjoy all the great amenities of Northgate Park neighborhood...NOTE: Cash offers only. Investors/Renovators great opportunity! Adorable cottage in highly desired Northgate Park. 2 Bedrooms, 1 full bath. Large eat-in kitchen and spacious living room that has wonderful morning sunshine. New roof 11/2023. Hardwood floors beautifully refinished 2018. 12x16 Deck resurfaced in 2022-great space for cooking out, hanging with friends. Backyard is fenced and includes a concrete pad for 2 off-street parking spots. Enjoy all the great amenities of Northgate Park neighborhood within an easy walk or bike ride such as tennis courts, dog park, Ellerbee Creek Trail, Museum of Life & Science, Edison Johnson Rec Center. Ride your bike to Downtown Durham and the Farmer's Market! Kitchen and bath could use updating. Some wall& ceiling repairs needed. Great property for investors, renovators or get quick returns on homeowner sweat equity. Similar homes in the neighborhood have sold for $375,000-400,000+ in the last year or two. Rental potential of $1400-1600+. To be sold as-is. See disclosures for more details. Owner is a licensed NC real estate broker.
  1. Listed by Ian Kipp • Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
  2. Listed by JoEllen Mason • Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

Property Details for 809 Leon Street

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Subdivision
Northgate Park
LISTING UPDATED: 10/28/2025 03:59 AM

Property Details for 809 Leon Street

StatusClosed
MLS #10093131
Days on Market74
Taxes$2,082 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1952
Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,276 SF
CountyDurham County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

Sold By EXP REALTY OF PIEDMONT NC LLC

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Building Information for 809 Leon Street

Stories1Year Built1952Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,276 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,258 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,084

Property Taxes

$174

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 809 Leon Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: I85 to north on Duke St. Left on Leon. House is on the right.
  • Subdivision Name: Northgate Park
  • Latitude: 36.025253
  • Longitude: -78.904722
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,082.17
  • City Limits Of: Durham
  • City Limits YN: Yes
  • Lot Number: 4
  • Restrictive Covenants YN: No
  • School District Link: https://www.dpsnc.net
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: 2025-07-25
School Information
  • Elementary School: Durham - Club Blvd
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Brogden
  • High School: Durham - Riverside
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Concrete, On Site, Parking Pad
  • Carport: No
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 858.0
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, City Lot, Front Yard, Near Public Transit
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 60 x 140
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0
  • Other Structures: None
  • Parcel Number: 106485
  • Structure Type: House, Site Built
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Primary Residence YN: No
  • Sold PriceList Price: 0.89
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 28
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Fitness Center, Historical Area, Park, Playground, Pool, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s), Other
  • Senior Community: No
  • Property Condition: Fixer
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick Veneer
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, RV Hookup
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Asphalt, Flat, Rubber, Shingle
  • New Construction Type: Brick Veneer, House, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Dirt Floor
  • Fireplace Y N: No
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Gas
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Gas Pack
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Laundry Features: In Kitchen, See Remarks
  • Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Laminate Counters, Master Downstairs
  • Equipment Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Interior: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Concrete, On Site, Parking Pad, Brick Veneer, In Kitchen, See Remarks
  • Equipment: Electric Water Heater, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, In Kitchen, See Remarks, Concrete, On Site, Parking Pad
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 4.0
Room 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 809 Leon Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 1, 2026

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10143115

$400,000—
Feb 15, 2026

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10143115

$415,000—
Jan 26, 2026

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10143115

$430,000—
Aug 8, 2025

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10093131

—
Aug 8, 2025

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10093131

—
Aug 7, 2025

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10093131

$222,500—
Jul 30, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1908667064

$222,500—
Jul 14, 2025

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10093131

—
May 28, 2025

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10093131

$250,000—
May 14, 2025

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10093131

$265,000—
May 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10093131

$285,000—
Dec 29, 2003

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #706110

$95,000—
Dec 29, 2003

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #706110

$95,000—
Dec 29, 2003

Sold

AMLS #706110

$95,000—
Dec 10, 2003

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #706110

—
Aug 27, 2003

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #706110

$100,000—
Aug 27, 2003

Listed (Active)

AMLS #706110

$100,000—
Aug 27, 2003

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #706110

$100,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/01/2026

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10143115

$400,000
02/15/2026

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10143115

$415,000
01/26/2026

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10143115

$430,000
08/08/2025

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10093131

—
08/08/2025

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10093131

—
08/07/2025

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10093131

$222,500
07/30/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1908667064

$222,500
07/14/2025

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10093131

—
05/28/2025

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10093131

$250,000
05/14/2025

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10093131

$265,000
05/01/2025

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10093131

$285,000
12/29/2003

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #706110

$95,000
12/29/2003

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #706110

$95,000
12/29/2003

Sold

AMLS #706110

$95,000
12/10/2003

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #706110

—
08/27/2003

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #706110

$100,000
08/27/2003

Listed (Active)

AMLS #706110

$100,000
08/27/2003

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #706110

$100,000

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

Public Records for 809 Leon Street

Taxable ValueLand$145,775Additions$99,649Total$245,424
Tax Record2024$2,433 ($203 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt858 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt858 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,276 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952ZoningRU-5CountyDURHAMAPN106485

Schools near 809 Leon Street

This home is within Durham Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
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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