Welcome to 1525 Acadia Street, Durham! This charming mid-century modern home, built in 1960, features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, including groovy 1960s pink and teal bathrooms. The classic brick exterior, newly installed roof and adorable new bridge in the front yard imbue this property with oodles of curb appeal. The spacious sunken living room boasts hardwood floors, built-in bookshelves and a cozy wood-burning fireplace. The updated kitchen, featuring beautiful quartz countertops, leads to a breakfast room with a built-in entertainment center and another fireplace. The partially finished basement, complete with a half bathroom, laundry, and storage areas, awaits your creative touch. Enjoy the outdoors in your fenced backyard with a lovely rear patio, or take in the view of Duke Park from your expansive front yard. The 36-foot long covered front porch, equipped with ceiling fans, offers a perfect spot to relax. Duke Park, located directly across the street, provides trails, a playground, picnic tables, and a dog run. This home also offers a 1-car attached garage, an extensive driveway, and sits on a 0.327-acre lot. Its location provides easy access to nearby trails, including the Duke Park Trail, Pearl Mill Preserve, and Ellerbee Creek. Vibrant Downtown Durham, with its restaurants and nightlife, is only 2 miles away. Convenient access to Interstate 85 and Highway US-70 makes commuting a breeze. Additionally, the property is just 3 miles from Duke University, 10 miles from Research Triangle Park, and 15 miles from UNC-Chapel Hill, downtown Chapel Hill-Carrboro, and Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Sold for $650,000 on 08/20/24
$650,000
1525 Acadia St, Durham, NC 27701
3beds
2,344sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1960
0.33 Acres Lot
$629,700 Zestimate®
$277/sqft
$2,840 Estimated rent
Home value
$629,700
$579,000 - $680,000
$2,840/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 28, 2025 at 12:24am
Listed by:
Giselle Feiger 323-635-4759,
Hodge&KittrellSothebysIntlRlty,
Aileen Stapleton 919-360-6423,
Hodge&KittrellSothebysIntlRlty
Bought with:
Emily Jo Roberts, 301144
Nest Realty of the Triangle
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10037061
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement, In Bathroom
Features
- Bookcases, Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
- Windows: Blinds
- Basement: Crawl Space, Daylight, Finished, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Den, Family Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,344
- Total interior livable area: 2,344 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,744
- Finished area below ground: 600
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Bi-Level
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Park/Greenbelt
Lot
- Size: 0.33 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 105739
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar, Combination, Permanent, Raised
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Durham
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2024 | Sold | $650,000$277/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10037061 | ||
| 8/7/2024 | Pending sale | $650,000$277/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10037061 | ||
| 6/21/2024 | Listed for sale | $650,000+43.8%$277/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10037061 | ||
| 6/2/2020 | Sold | $452,000+0.5%$193/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2315458 | ||
| 5/3/2020 | Pending sale | $449,900$192/sqft |
Source: Inhabit Real Estate #2315458 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,569 +45.7% | $662,684 +105.1% |
| 2024 | $4,508 +6.5% | $323,161 |
| 2023 | $4,233 +2.3% | $323,161 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Duke Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Glenn ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 3.4 mi
- 5/10Brogden MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 3/10Riverside High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.6 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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