Check out this STUNNING brick ranch tucked away in a quiet, cozy, and popular neighborhood in Durham. This large one-story home with elements of mid-century modern has the space to let your imagination run wild. With an oversized living room, a gigantic eat-in kitchen, a formal dining room, four bedrooms, and hardwood floors throughout, this home is ready to meet all your needs. Sliding bi-fold doors to the deck let you enjoy the beautiful outdoors in the spacious fenced-in backyard. There’s also an enormous, unfinished basement that you can leave as is or finish it out and DOUBLE your square footage. This home has been meticulously cared for with new landscaping, fresh paint throughout, updated light fixtures, and Google Fiber pre-wired for your work-from-home needs. Minutes from downtown Durham and Duke. Once you see this home, you’re NEVER going to want to leave!
Sold for $800,000 on 05/25/23
$800,000
1608 Ward St, Durham, NC 27707
4beds
2,492sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1958
0.37 Acres Lot
$842,300 Zestimate®
$321/sqft
$2,622 Estimated rent
Home value
$842,300
$792,000 - $901,000
$2,622/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 17, 2025 at 08:40pm
Listed by:
Matt Lunceford Blivin 919-323-0527,
Nest Realty of the Triangle,
Janet Ballinger 917-885-5377,
Nest Realty of the Triangle
Bought with:
Adam J Dickinson, 266837
Nest Realty of the Triangle
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 2506073
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Heat Pump, Propane
Cooling
- Gas, Heat Pump, Whole House Fan
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range Hood, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Bathtub Only, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Pantry, Master Downstairs, Quartz Counters, Shower Only, Smart Light(s), Walk-In Shower
- Flooring: Concrete, Wood
- Basement: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Full, Unfinished, Unheated, Workshop
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Den, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,492
- Total interior livable area: 2,492 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,492
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Asphalt, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Workshop in Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard, Playground, Rain Gutters
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.37 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 162 x 100 x 162
- Features: Garden, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 107852
- Zoning: RS-10
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Modern, Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Durham
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/25/2023 | Sold | $800,000-5.8%$321/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #2506073 | ||
| 4/30/2023 | Contingent | $849,000$341/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2506073 | ||
| 4/20/2023 | Listed for sale | $849,000+117.7%$341/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2506073 | ||
| 7/25/2014 | Sold | $390,000+0%$157/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 5/10/2014 | Listed for sale | $389,900+65.9%$156/sqft |
Source: L and F/Fonville Morisey Realty #1947159 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,961 +17.9% | $803,110 +65.9% |
| 2024 | $6,754 +6.5% | $484,168 |
| 2023 | $6,342 +2.3% | $484,168 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Long Meadow
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Lakewood ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Rogers-Herr MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10Charles E Jordan Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - Lakewood
- Middle: Durham - Brogden
- High: Durham - Jordan
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
$842,300
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