1920's single-family home on West Markham, 3 1/2 blocks from Duke East campus along the Ellerbee Creek and Greenway. It is a spacious 5-room house consisting of living room with fireplace and mantle, separate dining room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, one full bathroom (shower/tub) and one half bath (located in front bedroom). Recently refinished hardwood floors throughout,. Newly-installed central heat and air, new siding, off-street parking, large fenced back yard and sprawling front porch.
Located on a very quiet block-one of just 3 houses-a stone's throw from the Ellerbee Creek trail/jogging/bike path and a short walk to Farmers Market, Central Park and downtown. The house comes furnished, but if needed we can provide (free) essential furniture, appliances and kitchen utensils.
Owners live next door and are readily available to address any issues/concerns.
Renter is responsible for all utilities.
No smoking.
Rent is due on the 1st of the month
Prefer 12 month lease but will consider by semester for students/academics.
Parking only on driveway (not lawn)
House for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$2,100/mo
703 W Markham Ave, Durham, NC 27701
2beds
1,469sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Single family residence
Available Thu Jan 1 2026
Cats, small dogs OK
Central air
In unit laundry
Off street parking
Forced air
What's special
One half bathSprawling front porchOff-street parkingNew sidingSeparate dining room
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Zillow last checked: 9 hours ago
Listing updated: December 14, 2025 at 03:56pm
Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,469 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Heating system: Forced Air, No Utilities included in rent
Details
- Parcel number: 102738
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/14/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,100+11.4%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 8/11/2025 | Sold | $400,000$272/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 6/4/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium | ||
| 6/2/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,885+22%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium | ||
| 9/28/2018 | Listing removed | $1,545$1/sqft |
Source: Bob Schmitz Properties | ||
Neighborhood: Duke Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10George Watts ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Brogden MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 3/10Riverside High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.6 mi

