The historic home at 109 East Seeman Street in Old North Durham is both old (circa 1890s) and new (circa 2013-2020), The earliest known owner was E.T. Rollins, proprietor of the Durham Herald, and his family. A neighbor on West Seeman says her grandmother was born in the house in 1905. Like so many old urban gems, this Victorian cottage was divided up and fell into disrepair. In 2013 the house was taken down to the studs and put back together with all new systems and a contemporary layout designed by Durham architect Douglas Janes. The current owner bought this new/old house and added a large screened-in back porch, a 10' X 12' storage shed, and extensive landscaping. In 2020, she took on a major project, her 'gift to the street', with a total tear down and rebuild of the front porch. The exquisite design, by the same architect, merged historic and contemporary, and a master local carpenter built it using the highest quality materials. The large rooms have oak hardwood floors and expansive 9- & 10-foot-tall ceilings. The Living Room has layers of rail & crown molding. The Kitchen is set up for a Chef, one that likes to entertain. It has extensive granite countertops, a marble center island, ample storage space & stainless steel appliances. The Kitchen opens to the formal Dining Room which opens into the Living Room. The Living Room has a hearth with gas logs, an East-facing bay window with retractable blinds & layers of decorative rail & crown molding The Master & 2nd Bedroom are on the left side of the home's center hall. The home's front, right room- currently used as a study- could be the third bedroom. On the back left of the home, next to the Kitchen, is the laundry room. When the home was down to the studs, it was loaded with high R value insulation. The home is efficient in retaining desired climate. Tankless on-demand hot water heater. The property is districted for George Watts Elementary School. The E.T. Rollins House is ready for the next Century and for a new and appreciative owner.
Sold for $840,000 on 10/24/24
$840,000
109 E Seeman St, Durham, NC 27701
3beds
1,853sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1895
8,276.4 Square Feet Lot
$816,300 Zestimate®
$453/sqft
$2,520 Estimated rent
Home value
$816,300
$759,000 - $882,000
$2,520/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 05, 2025 at 06:46pm
Listed by:
Ian Kipp 919-229-3533,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Bought with:
Dwayne Leatherwood, 275470
ERA Live Moore
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10049796
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central, Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bidet, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Dressing Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Master Downstairs, Recessed Lighting, Solar Tube(s), Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Bay Window(s), Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows
- Basement: Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Full, Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Bedroom, Decorative, Gas Log, Living Room, Master Bedroom
- Common walls with other units/homes: No One Above, No One Below
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,853
- Total interior livable area: 1,853 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,853
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Concrete, Driveway, No Garage, Off Street, On Street, Outside, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened, See Remarks
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard, Garden, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage
- Fencing: Back Yard, Partial, Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 8,276 sqft
- Dimensions: 57 x 153
- Features: Back Yard, City Lot, Front Yard, Garden, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Level, Native Plants, Near Public Transit, Private
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0832116340
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage, Craftsman, Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle, Asphalt, Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1895
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Curbs, Historical Area, Park, Playground, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Stable(s), Street Lights, Suburban
Location
- Region: Durham
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2024 | Sold | $840,000$453/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10049796 | ||
| 9/17/2024 | Pending sale | $840,000$453/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10049796 | ||
| 9/10/2024 | Listed for sale | $840,000+139.7%$453/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10049796 | ||
| 10/1/2013 | Sold | $350,500+0.1%$189/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 7/13/2013 | Price change | $350,000-1.4%$189/sqft |
Source: West & Woodall Town Lake and Country Properties #1850626 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,253 +40.2% | $832,514 +97.3% |
| 2024 | $5,886 +6.5% | $421,944 |
| 2023 | $5,527 +2.3% | $421,944 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Old North Durham
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Glenn ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 3.5 mi
- 5/10Brogden MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 3/10Riverside High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - George Watts
- Middle: Durham - Brogden
- High: Durham - Riverside
Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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