One-of-a-Kind Rockwood Classic. Built as a Duplex in 1949. 5 Bedrooms & 2.5 Bathrooms. Most interior original details are intact: oak hardwood floors, solid pine panel doors, ''chunky'' moldings: baseboards, door casings, crown + wonderful picture wainscotting throughout the Left side living space & stairwell. Attractive modern Kitchen with subway tile backsplash, granite countertops + Center Island, shaker cabinets, stainless appliances and ample space for prepping, cooking & entertaining. The formal Dining Room is attached to Kitchen and has a picture window. The home's 2nd floor has wonderful light in the 5 Bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. There are 2- 8' x 12' covered side porches with poured concrete floors. As inside the home, there are many magical areas in the expansive fully-fenced rear garden area. Perennials & native plantings abound. Pebble Patio behind the home. Magical Octagonal in-ground Swimming Pool + Cabana. Above the pool is the flat upper-backyard. The property is 1 block to the ''Rockwood Food Hub'' & Rockwood Park. 1 mile to Downtown Durham & 2 miles to SouthWest Durham Shopping. Close-to-everything in-town Durham location, yet nestled in the woods on a private hilltop.
For sale
Price cut: $70K (4/13)
$699,000
2610 University Dr, Durham, NC 27707
5beds
2,767sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1949
0.41 Acres Lot
$680,000 Zestimate®
$253/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wonderful lightPebble patioOak hardwood floorsCenter islandGranite countertopsOctagonal in-ground swimming poolPicture window
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 13, 2025 at 01:15pm
Listed by:
Ian Kipp 919-229-3533,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10077820

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Gas Pack, Natural Gas, Separate Meters, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Gas, Multi Units, Separate Meters
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Free-Standing Gas Range, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Bar, Bookcases, Pantry, Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Laminate Counters, Smooth Ceilings, See Remarks
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors, Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Shutters, Window Coverings, Window Treatments
- Basement: Concrete, Interior Entry, Partial, Unfinished, Workshop
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Masonry
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,767
- Total interior livable area: 2,767 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,767
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Carport, Concrete, Driveway, Kitchen Level, Off Street, On Street, Open, Outside
- Carport spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch, Side Porch, See Remarks
- Exterior features: Awning(s), Built-in Barbecue, Fenced Yard, Garden, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Cabana, In Ground, Liner, Outdoor Pool, Pool Cover, Private
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Gate, Wood, See Remarks
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.41 Acres
- Dimensions: 75 x 249
- Features: Garden, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Many Trees, Native Plants, Near Public Transit, Private, Sloped, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Cabana, See Remarks
- Parcel number: 0820199033; 121284
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial, Transitional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Frame
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle, Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Historical Area, Park, Playground, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Stable(s), Street Lights, Suburban, Tennis Court(s)
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $253/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $320,494
- Annual tax amount: $4,470
- Date on market: 2/21/2025
- Road surface type: Asphalt
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