1950s brick ranch on a large lot in sought-after Watts-Hillandale neighborhood, close to all Durham has to offer. Walkable to Ninth St., Duke, parks and trails. Flexible arrangement allows for 2 bedrooms plus family room downstairs; 2 rooms upstairs can be used for bedrooms, office, workshop, studio, yoga spot, kid’s playroom… A shed dormer could increase this space as well. Natural light throughout, incl. central bay window in living room. Large arched openings, hardwoods and midcentury tiled baths. Plenty of storage, including attic and garage. Gardener’s delight, with large landscaped and fenced yard (lot .29 acres). Magnificent flower garden and flowering shrubs/trees incl. pollinator habitat/ certified wildlife habitat. Lots of outdoor seating areas with large deck and screen porch overlooking back yard. Separate building w/ garage/storage & screen porch. Chicken coop with protected run at the rear of the lot.
Sold for $755,000 on 08/25/23
$755,000
2008 Pershing St, Durham, NC 27705
4beds
2,240sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1955
0.3 Acres Lot
$807,700 Zestimate®
$337/sqft
$2,525 Estimated rent
Home value
$807,700
$751,000 - $872,000
$2,525/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 27, 2025 at 11:31pm
Listed by:
Lou Perron 919-286-7506,
West Durham Realty
Bought with:
Sue Fox, 291277
Inhabit Real Estate
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 2521982
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Entrance Foyer
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,240
- Total interior livable area: 2,240 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,240
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Asphalt, Driveway, Garage, On Street
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.30 Acres
- Dimensions: 75 x 170 x 76 x 171
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 101321
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage, Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick Veneer
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Historical Area
Location
- Region: Durham
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2023 | Sold | $755,000+1.3%$337/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #2521982 | ||
| 7/21/2023 | Contingent | $745,000$333/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2521982 | ||
| 7/17/2023 | Listed for sale | $745,000-2.2%$333/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2521982 | ||
| 4/17/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Doorify MLS #2503767 | ||
| 4/6/2023 | Listed for sale | $762,000$340/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2503767 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,852 +11.6% | $691,258 +57.1% |
| 2024 | $6,139 +6.5% | $440,130 |
| 2023 | $5,765 +2.3% | $440,130 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Watts Hospital-Hillandale
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10E K Powe ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Brogden MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 3/10Riverside High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.4 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
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