This beautifully renovated 2 bedroom 1 bath ranch home, located on a corner lot, is perfect for the 1st time home buyer or investor. Highlighted by new grey LVP flooring, spacious bedrooms & a stunning kitchen with beautiful white countertops, modern fixtures & stainless steel appliances. Such a welcoming front porch to take in the sunset each night. It is such an Easy walk to so many of Durham's favorites: City Center, Hi Wire Brewing & a multitude of parks. Quick commutes to Duke, RTP & Raleigh.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
2,178 sq ftLot Size
$272Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Benjamin Passwaters• Nest Realty of the Triangle
2 FOR 1 SALE! 1106 & 1108 CHESTER ST. THIS PRICE IS FOR BOTH HOMES! ALREADY APPROVED SHORT-SALE AT $31,000 BELOW TAX VALUE! TWO Single Family Homes on ONE Tax Parcel, SOLD TOGETHER. Each 2 Bedroom ~ 1 Bath Home Has what appears to be NEWER Roofs, Windows & 200 Amp Elec. Nice Quiet Little Street! MULTIPLE INCOME STREAMS may = $1,100/MONTH. Need REPAIRS, AC has been REMOVED. "AS-IS".
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,660 (+91.2%)
$95,400 + $72,078
$167,478
2024
$868 (+6.5%)
$95,400 + $72,078
$167,478
2023
$815 (+2.3%)
$23,760 + $38,493
$62,253
2022
$797
$23,760 + $38,493
$62,253
Tax history for 1108 Chester St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,660 (+91.2%)
$95,400 + $72,078
$167,478
2024
$868 (+6.5%)
$95,400 + $72,078
$167,478
2023
$815 (+2.3%)
$23,760 + $38,493
$62,253
2022
$797
$23,760 + $38,493
$62,253
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,614 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
704
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
230277
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
Jan 7, 2010 • Final
Mechanical
HVAC
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway, On Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 2
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination
Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
Room Information
Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Building Area Total: 762.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Porch
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 762.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.05
Lot Size Area: 0.05
Lot Size Dimensions: See plat map
Lot Size Square Feet: 2178.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 1703.0
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
School Information
Elementary School: Durham - Easley
Middle Or Junior School: Durham - The School for Creative Studies
High School: Durham - Northern
Location Information
County Or Parish: Durham
Directions: From the Durham Freeway (NC147) take Alston Ave exit and go right; right on Liberty St; left of N Hyde Park Ave; left on Fern St; right on Chester St; house will be on the right.
Latitude: 35.996888
Longitude: -78.882573
Postal Code: 27701
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 704
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2,614 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 230277
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 1, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Laundry Closet
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2021-07-10
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-06-17T16:58:36Z
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Schools
Eastway Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
3/10
Brogden Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
5/10
Riverside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.9mi
3/10
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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 106° 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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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$197,000 – $239,000
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