Discover your ideal urban retreat in this beautifully renovated home, nestled on a quiet street in one of Durham's most vibrant and walkable neighborhoods. Perfectly positioned just northeast of downtown, you'll enjoy both convenience and community whether you're commuting daily or living in the heart of the action.
Why You'll Love Living Here:
Energy Savings Take advantage of a large solar array that drastically reduces electricity costs. Current tenants pay less than $17/month on average! Plus, enjoy app-based monitoring and the option to discuss EV/hybrid charging access.
Peaceful Outdoor Space The spacious, shaded backyard is perfect for relaxing, entertaining, gardening, or letting pets play. You'll also have access to secure outdoor storage and off-street parking.
Charming + Functional Interior
Open, sunlit living room with original hardwood floors
Modern kitchen with stainless-steel appliances and gas stove
Vaulted-ceiling dining room
Convenient ground-floor half bath
Generous main-level primary suite with walk-in closet and ensuite double vanity bathroom
Room for Everyone Upstairs features two oversized bedrooms with walk-in closets and built-in storage, a full bathroom with double sinks, and a versatile bonus room perfect for a home office, playroom, studio, or library.
Pet-Friendly Pets are welcome with an additional deposit.
Optional Yard Maintenance Available for an additional monthly fee.
Unbeatable Location:
Just a 5 10 minute walk to downtown Durham hotspots like the Carolina Theatre, DPAC, DBAP, breweries, bars, and restaurants
Adjacent to the Ellerbe Creek Trail system with access to Duke Park and Northgate Park
7 minutes to Duke Hospital | 10 minutes to Costco | Quick access to I-85, I-885, and I-40
Easy access to bus and bike routes connecting you to Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and the Amtrak station
Viewings available for serious inquiries. Utility estimates and solar performance details available on request.
Don't miss your chance to enjoy the perfect blend of comfort, location, and sustainability in one of Durham's most sought-after communities.
Pets welcome with a deposit. Tenant responsible for all utilities and yard maintenance.
House for rent
$3,150/mo
1408 Shawnee St, Durham, NC 27701
3beds
1,610sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Single family residence
Available Fri Aug 1 2025
Cats, dogs OK
Central air
In unit laundry
Off street parking
Forced air
What's special
Ground-floor half bathHome officeVersatile bonus roomVaulted-ceiling dining roomOriginal hardwood floorsQuiet streetSpacious shaded backyard
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Prepare for your first home with confidence
Consider a first-time homebuyer savings account designed to grow your down payment with up to a 6% match & 4.15% APY.
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Walk In Closet
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,610 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Dual-zone HVAC, Electric Vehicle Charging Station, Granite countertops, Heating system: Forced Air, No Utilities included in rent, Office/Bonus Room, Walk In Closet
Details
- Parcel number: 109925
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
Date | Event | Price |
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6/1/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,150+43.2%$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
7/7/2019 | Listing removed | $2,200$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Network | ||
5/25/2019 | Price change | $2,200-8.3%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Network | ||
3/3/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,400$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Network | ||
7/1/2008 | Sold | $220,000-6%$137/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||