You can be more than just gone to Carolina in your mind when you make this lovely mid-century home your own! Perched on a high spot in Watts-Hillandale - one of Durham's beloved neighborhoods - this home delivers on charm. Can't you see the sunshine on the newly painted walls? Can't you just feel the moonshine on the gorgeous new and refinished hardwood floors? So many nice things to say about this one with its flexible floor plan, fenced backyard, and close proximity to Duke and Downtown as well as walkability to coffee, Monuts, restaurants, trails, and 3 parks. Keep the retro vibe or reimagine the kitchen + an addition that features a truly modern owners' suite. Either way, this one will have you in a Carolina state of mind. (Note to Duke fans: that's love for NC, not the school!) Big offer received, so DEADLINE set for 8:30am - Monday, Aug. 21. Multiple offers
Sold for $555,000 on 09/15/23
$555,000
1508 Carolina Ave, Durham, NC 27705
3beds
1,558sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1951
9,147.6 Square Feet Lot
$590,400 Zestimate®
$356/sqft
$2,202 Estimated rent
Home value
$590,400
$555,000 - $632,000
$2,202/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 27, 2025 at 11:33pm
Listed by:
Courtney Dunstan 919-920-1104,
Nest Realty of the Triangle
Bought with:
Sam Poole, 274170
Nest Realty of the Triangle
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 2527689
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Features
- Bookcases, Smooth Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,558
- Total interior livable area: 1,558 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,558
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport, Concrete, Driveway, Garage Faces Rear, On Street
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 9,147 sqft
- Dimensions: 67' x 135' x 67' x 135'
Details
- Parcel number: 101309
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Durham
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/15/2023 | Sold | $555,000+4.9%$356/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #2527689 | ||
| 8/22/2023 | Contingent | $529,000$340/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2527689 | ||
| 8/18/2023 | Listed for sale | $529,000+230.6%$340/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2527689 | ||
| 6/30/2006 | Sold | $160,000$103/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,355 +17.2% | $540,249 +64.9% |
| 2024 | $4,571 +6.5% | $327,660 |
| 2023 | $4,292 +2.3% | $327,660 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Watts Hospital-Hillandale
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10E K Powe ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Brogden MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 3/10Riverside High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - E K Powe
- 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
$590,400
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Estimated market value
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