Northgate Park renovation opportunity! Adorable 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Brick Hip-roofed English Cottage. On a corner lot. Driveway at rear off Glendale Avenue. The circa 1951 Cottage has a newer roof, good layout and many original details including oak floors. solid pine doors, casings, moldings, & windows Convenient front & side doors. The home will need extensive interior repairs. The Kitchen & bathroom have been removed, Status of systems unknown. Package HVAC system. Updated Electrical system. The leafy backyard has gates & a stockade fence. As-Is, Where Is. Cash or hard money loans only.
Pending
$219,000
2121 Ruffin St, Durham, NC 27704
3beds
980sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1951
6,098.4 Square Feet Lot
$227,600 Zestimate®
$223/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Brick hip-roofed english cottageLeafy backyardCorner lotGood layoutNewer roof
- 16 days |
- 845 |
- 32 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 31, 2026 at 01:51pm
Listed by:
Ian Kipp 919-229-3533,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10155262
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas Pack
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Gas
Appliances
- Included: None
- Laundry: None
Features
- Living/Dining Room Combination
- Flooring: Laminate, Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 980
- Total interior livable area: 980 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 980
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Open
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard, Private Entrance
- Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 6,098.4 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 106474
- Zoning: R-5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Northgate Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $223/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $246,449
- Annual tax amount: $2,443
- Date on market: 3/26/2026
Estimated market value
$227,600
$216,000 - $239,000
$1,713/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/31/2026 | Pending sale | $219,000$223/sqft |
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| 3/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $219,000+64.7%$223/sqft |
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| 10/1/2009 | Sold | $133,000-8.3%$136/sqft |
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| 6/25/2009 | Price change | $145,000-3.3%$148/sqft |
Source: Prudential York Simpson Underwood Realty #1661863 Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2009 | Listed for sale | $149,900+54.5%$153/sqft |
Source: Prudential York Simpson Underwood Realty #1661863 Report a problem | ||
| 9/7/2004 | Sold | $97,000$99/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,443 +12.1% | $246,449 +57.8% |
| 2024 | $2,179 +6.5% | $156,193 |
| 2023 | $2,046 +2.3% | $156,193 |
| 2022 | $1,999 +0.5% | $156,193 |
| 2021 | $1,990 +2.4% | $156,193 |
| 2020 | $1,943 | $156,193 |
| 2019 | $1,943 | $156,193 +42.4% |
| 2018 | $1,943 +31.5% | $109,717 |
| 2017 | $1,477 +3.5% | $109,717 |
| 2016 | $1,428 | $109,717 +2% |
| 2015 | $1,428 -4.2% | $107,618 |
| 2014 | $1,490 | $107,618 |
| 2013 | -- | $107,618 |
| 2012 | -- | $107,618 |
| 2011 | $1,403 +0.4% | $107,618 |
| 2010 | $1,397 +4% | $107,618 |
| 2009 | $1,343 | $107,618 |
| 2008 | $1,343 +16.9% | $107,618 +32.3% |
| 2007 | $1,149 +1.4% | $81,347 |
| 2006 | $1,132 | $81,347 |
| 2005 | $1,132 +1.4% | $81,347 |
| 2004 | $1,117 | $81,347 |
| 2003 | -- | $81,347 |
| 2002 | $1,027 +29.1% | $81,347 +65.5% |
| 2000 | $796 | $49,150 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
$1,264/mo
Principal & interest
$1125
Property taxes
$139
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Northgate Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Club Boulevard ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Brogden MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Riverside High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.7 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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