Renovated 2 bedroom, 1 bath gem in the convenient Sherwood Forest, a 5 minute drive to downtown Durham! Blending classic charm with modern updates, this move-in-ready home features an open-concept living space filled with natural light, and a stylish kitchen with updated appliances. The spacious unfinished basement offers incredible potential—transform it into a rental unit, home office, or in-law suite for instant income-generating possibilities. Outside, enjoy the expansive backyard, perfect for entertaining, gardening, or even future expansion—the opportunities are endless. Whether you're a first-time buyer, investor, or someone looking to downsize, this property delivers in one of Durham's established and convenient neighborhoods.
For sale
$264,900
1513 Fairfax Rd, Durham, NC 27701
2beds
821sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1942
9,583.2 Square Feet Lot
$253,600 Zestimate®
$323/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Natural lightExpansive backyardOpen-concept living spaceStylish kitchenUpdated appliances
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 25, 2025 at 02:46pm
Listed by:
Bryn Terry 252-287-7514,
Choice Residential Real Estate
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10091505

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Pantry
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
- Basement: Exterior Entry, Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 821
- Total interior livable area: 821 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 821
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Side Porch
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 9,583.2 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Cleared
Details
- Parcel number: 120468
- Zoning: RU-5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Transitional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1942
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Sherwood Forest
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $323/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $86,868
- Annual tax amount: $1,211
- Date on market: 4/24/2025
- Road surface type: Asphalt
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