Charming 1949 Ranch with Tons of Potential in the Heart of Durham! This classic 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers 1,131 sq ft of living space on a generous 9,500 sq ft lot. Nestled on a quiet street, 1818 Cecil St features a welcoming screened-in front porch, an unfinished basement perfect for future expansion or storage, and a large fenced backyard complete with a substantial storage shed. The home retains much of its original character and has not been completely updated—offering a rare opportunity for investors, renovators, or first-time buyers looking to build equity. Conveniently located near downtown Durham, NCCU, and major highways, this home is priced to reflect its as-is condition. Don't miss your chance to own a solid home with great bones and room to make it your own! The American Tobacco Trail is immediately behind this lot, so easy to walk out your door and use it.
Pending
$215,000
1818 Cecil St, Durham, NC 27707
2beds
1,131sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1949
9,583.2 Square Feet Lot
$207,200 Zestimate®
$190/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Unfinished basementScreened-in front porchOriginal characterLarge fenced backyard
- 191 days |
- 37 |
- 1 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 04, 2025 at 09:25am
Listed by:
Rodrick Groce 315-955-5764,
New Village Real Estate,
Eric Villeneuve 919-795-0354,
New Village Real Estate
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10101472
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Gas Pack
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Basement: Exterior Entry, Sump Pump, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,131
- Total interior livable area: 1,131 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,131
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Open
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 9,583.2 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 8207925040
- Special conditions: Seller Licensed Real Estate Professional,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Block, Concrete
- Foundation: Concrete, See Remarks
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: College Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $190/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $267,417
- Annual tax amount: $2,115
- Date on market: 6/6/2025
Estimated market value
$207,200
$197,000 - $218,000
$1,652/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/29/2025 | Pending sale | $215,000$190/sqft |
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| 8/15/2025 | Price change | $215,000-5.3%$190/sqft |
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| 7/11/2025 | Price change | $227,000-0.4%$201/sqft |
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| 6/20/2025 | Price change | $228,000-0.4%$202/sqft |
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| 6/14/2025 | Price change | $229,000-0.4%$202/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,651 +25.3% | $267,417 +76.3% |
| 2024 | $2,116 +6.5% | $151,674 |
| 2023 | $1,987 +2.3% | $151,674 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,290/mo
Principal & interest
$1086
Property taxes
$129
Home insurance
$75
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 27707
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10C. C. Spaulding ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Rogers-Herr MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 2/10Hillside HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - Spaulding
- Middle: Durham - Shepard
- High: Durham - J D Clement Early College
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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