This soaring-ceilinged condo at The Eleanor on Rigsbee is your cozy nest in the middle of Downtown Durham’s world-class art, food, drink, and entertainment. Warm brick walls are punctuated with sleek, modern cabinetry, tile and counters in the kitchen & bath. Polished concrete floors are complemented by the custom wood tones of the clever and capacious built-in storage units. The Eleanor's large roof deck is the heart of the diverse and creative community that calls 208 Rigsbee home. Plant roots in your own personal container garden, host a dinner party on the roof at sunset or enjoy morning coffee with a sunrise. In between, enjoy drinks at Kingfisher or Alley 26, a French dinner at Rue Cler, followed by a nightcap and Japanese snack at Dashi. You've the world in a half-block radius from home. If you, like the Travelocity Gnome created by the current owner, are inspired to roam further, just lock and go. Your car is safe in the lower level parking garage.
Sold for $435,000
$435,000
208 Rigsbee Ave APT 207, Durham, NC 27701
1beds
768sqft
Condominium, Residential
Built in 1930
-- sqft lot
$418,000 Zestimate®
$566/sqft
$1,687 Estimated rent
Home value
$418,000
$393,000 - $447,000
$1,687/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 27, 2025 at 11:57pm
Listed by:
Adam J Dickinson 919-452-3751,
Nest Realty of the Triangle,
Carolyn Kinneen 919-599-9517,
Nest Realty of the Triangle
Bought with:
Patrick Lawson, 212256
RE/MAX Advantage
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 2537782
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Quartz Counters, Walk-In Shower
- Flooring: Concrete
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 768
- Total interior livable area: 768 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 768
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Doors, Accessible Elevator Installed
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Gas Grill
- Has view: Yes
Details
- Parcel number: 205612
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Residential
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Durham
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $164 monthly
- Services included: Insurance, Storm Water Maintenance, Water
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/15/2023 | Sold | $435,000$566/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #2537782 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2023 | Contingent | $435,000$566/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2537782 Report a problem | ||
| 10/18/2023 | Listed for sale | $435,000+41.2%$566/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2537782 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2018 | Sold | $308,000+16.2%$401/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2007 | Sold | $265,000$345/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,729 -18.1% | $351,383 +13.1% |
| 2024 | $4,553 +6.2% | $310,810 |
| 2023 | $4,289 +2.2% | $310,810 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 27701
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Glenn ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 4.1 mi
- 5/10Brogden MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 3/10Riverside High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - Glenn
- 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
$418,000