Trinity Park ''cottage'' located on nice quiet street with large fenced in back yard perfect for family entertaining. The living room has a gas fireplace insert and opens to the dining room. Originally 3 bedrooms, the 3rd bedroom is now used as flex space (office, playroom, etc). The galley kitchen has all the upgrades: gas stove, dishwasher, farm sink, tile back splash and quartz countertops. Other upgrades include a tankless gas water heater; a gas insert fireplace in the living room and a metal roof. A rear sunroom/porch was added years ago with all new double paned windows that now is multipurposed and functions as a laundry room, office space and tons of storage. The back yard has a nice patio and a firepit area. A beautiful Magnolia tree provides shade year-round. The easy access shared driveway has a free standing carport with entry to the back yard. A must see!!!!
For sale
Price cut: $11K (11/10)
$498,000
1417 Ruffin St, Durham, NC 27701
2beds
1,231sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1947
0.25 Acres Lot
$493,200 Zestimate®
$405/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 106 days |
- 591 |
- 26 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 10, 2025 at 10:35am
Listed by:
Joan Austin 919-604-5060,
Marie Austin Realty Co.
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10118469
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Gas Pack, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Free-Standing Gas Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
- Laundry: See Remarks
Features
- Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Quartz Counters
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Fire Pit, Gas Log, Insert, Living Room, See Remarks
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,231
- Total interior livable area: 1,231 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,231
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport, Paved
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Back Yard, Wood, Other
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Features: Back Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 105862
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $405/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $455,752
- Annual tax amount: $4,911
- Date on market: 8/29/2025
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$493,200
$469,000 - $518,000
$1,610/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/10/2025 | Price change | $498,000-2.2%$405/sqft |
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| 9/5/2025 | Price change | $509,000-3%$413/sqft |
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| 8/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $525,000+201.7%$426/sqft |
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| 10/30/2007 | Sold | $174,000$141/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #951799 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,518 -8% | $455,752 +29.4% |
| 2024 | $4,912 +6.5% | $352,117 |
| 2023 | $4,612 +2.3% | $352,117 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,887/mo
Principal & interest
$2414
Property taxes
$299
Home insurance
$174
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Trinity Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Club Boulevard ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Brogden MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 3/10Riverside High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - Club Blvd
- 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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