Ranch-Style Brick Duplex in the Heart of Durham - No HOA! Excellent investment opportunity just minutes from Duke University and downtown Durham. This fully renovated brick duplex offers two separate units, each approximately 750 SF with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. Each unit features a modern kitchen, stylish cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, luxury vinyl plank flooring, and in-unit laundry hookups. Renovated in 2023, upgrades also include two separate HVAC systems for maximum efficiency and comfort. Perfect for long-term rental income or Airbnb potential. Prime Location: • 3 minutes to Duke University • 4 minutes to downtown Durham • 5 minutes to Whole Foods Expected market rent: $1,250-$1,300 per unit. Strong income-producing property in a highly desirable location! Note: Seller will be doing a 1031 exchange
Lakewood Park, located between Lakewood Avenue and Fayetteville Street, is a historic and residential Durham neighborhood with a walkable street grid and a pocket-park feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Lakewood Avenue corridor near the Lakewood Shopping Center, where small storefronts and everyday errands set a steady, lived-in rhythm. Lakewood Social and Cocoa Cinnamon anchor local hangouts with coffee, cocktails, and a patio-forward scene. Early-20th-century bungalows and cottages line leafy blocks, with porches and modest setbacks shaping the streetscape. The American Tobacco Trail and nearby green space add a nature-thread to daily routines. Downtown Durham sits a short ride away, keeping arts and dining within reach without changing the neighborhood’s calm cadence.
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Offer insights
1015 Rosedale Ave · $385,000
$384K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $384K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
156 days
The average home goes pending in 25 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.6%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Interior features
Dishwasher
Disposal
Free-standing electric oven
Microwave
Refrigerator
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms total
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Includes dishwasher, disposal, free-standing electric oven, microwave, refrigerator
Flooring
Luxury vinyl flooring
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Heat pump
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Public maintained road access
Directions: From Morehead Ave turn on Rosedale Ave. The property will be on your left
Home design
Duplex / house
One level
Parking
Open parking (2 spaces)
Driveway
Off-site parking available
Construction
Brick construction
Shingle roof
Slab foundation
Built area approximately 1,500 square feet
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
No association
Financial info
Two-unit property
Owner pays: none
Other
Located in Durham County
Postal code 27707
Electricity and solar
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A true turn key brick duplex with all the big ticket items already taken care off; Roof-2023 & HVAC's-2023. Recently remodeled in 2023, this property features new cabinets, granite counter tops, 2 new HVAC's, LVP flooring, and brand new stainless steel appliances in both units. You cant beat the location, 5 min from Whole Foods, 3 min from Duke University, and 4 minutes from downtown Durham. Expected market rent 1250-1300
Public Records
Feb 14, 2001
Sold
$125,000
$83/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,674 (−5.5%)
$168,000 + $202,639
$370,639
2024
$3,890 (+136.5%)
$168,000 + $202,639
$370,639
2023
$1,645 (+2.3%)
$61,325 + $217,540
$278,865
2022
$1,607 (+0.5%)
$61,325 + $64,232
$125,557
2021
$1,599 (+2.4%)
$61,325 + $64,232
$125,557
2020
$1,562
$61,325 + $64,232
$125,557
2019
$1,562 (+42.9%)
$61,325 + $64,232
$125,557
2018
$1,093 (+0.7%)
$16,725 + $63,820
$80,545
2017
$1,085 (+3.6%)
$16,725 + $63,820
$80,545
2016
$1,047 (−7.3%)
$16,725 + $63,820
$80,545
2014
$1,129 (+3.1%)
$13,900 + $67,723
$81,623
2013
$1,095 (+2.3%)
$13,900 + $67,723
$81,623
2012
$1,071 (+0.7%)
$13,900 + $67,723
$81,623
2011
$1,064
$13,900 + $67,723
$81,623
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,500
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,500
Year built
1973
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Durham County
APN
108369
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 1, 2026.
RU-5(2)
Residential Urban Districts
The RU Districts are established to provide for orderly urban residential development and redevelopment. A limited number of nonresidential uses are allowed, subject to the restrictions necessary to preserve the character of the urban neighborhood. Such uses should have convenient access to arterial streets and nearby civic, commercial or employment uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Library
Mar 11, 2022 • Final
Electrical
Perform a like-for-like electrical service changeout and replace the meter box.
Electrical
Electric meter
Mar 10, 2022 • Final
Electrical
Perform a like-for-like electrical service changeout and replace the meter box.
Electrical
Electric meter
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Durham, NC • 27707
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1015 Rosedale Ave
$370,308
$15K under list price of $385K
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