Welcome to your next investment opportunity or personal getaway in the heart of Durham! This beautifully updated 2 bedroom, 1 bath ranch home is perfectly positioned just 0.4 miles from NCCU, a quick 5-minute drive to Duke University, and only 8 minutes to Duke Hospital — making it a prime location for guests visiting family, attending campus events, or needing convenient medical stays. Sports fans and culture enthusiasts will love being just 1.4 miles (4 minutes) from the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, DPAC (Durham Performing Arts Center), and the vibrant Tobacco District. The home itself features modern upgrades throughout, offering a bright and welcoming atmosphere. Step outside to discover the fully fenced backyard, a blank canvas ready to become an entertainer's paradise — perfect for relaxing evenings, weekend BBQs, or adding amenities like a fire-pit or outdoor lounge to boost rental appeal. Whether you're looking for a ready-to-go Airbnb property or a stylish personal residence near the best of Durham, this charming ranch offers location, comfort, and endless potential! In 2022, this home added was upgraded to include new windows, interior and exterior doors, HVAC, roof, stainless steel appliances, LVP flooring, granite countertops, gas range, and an amazingly updated bathroom. Additional upgrades include 2024 new refrigerator, washer and dryer, fully fenced backyard with gate (can park behind the home or add hardscape for outdoor entertaining!), and recently encapsulated crawlspace done by Pure Air NC, Ring doorbell and camera. The open floor plan is inviting and makes a charming home. Photos are virtually staged. Fireplace is closed off, not in use. Enjoy your new home that although built in the 50's, is truly like new!!! No HOA, yes to AirBnb!
For sale
$299,900
1006 Linwood Ave, Durham, NC 27701
2beds
1,000sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1955
5,227.2 Square Feet Lot
$288,700 Zestimate®
$300/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modern upgradesUpdated bathroomOpen floor planFully fenced backyardLvp flooringGranite countertopsGas range
- 50 days
- on Zillow |
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- 30 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: 23 hours ago
Listed by:
Jenne Kendziora 919-609-5786,
Compass -- Raleigh
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10081196

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Smooth Ceilings
- Flooring: Vinyl, Tile
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 999
- Total interior livable area: 999.57 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 999
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 5,227.2 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 0831116437
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $300/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $72,648
- Annual tax amount: $878
- Date on market: 4/28/2025
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