Loaded with potential, this Old North Durham cape cod has the basic ingredients to become your ideal home in the heart of Downtown Durham! Original hardwoods; big, bright kitchen; separate laundry room; wood paneled bedroom/study with built-ins. Outside there's a large backyard and easy parking on quiet side street. Finished basement space with kitchen, bathroom and separate entrance. Just a few blocks from all your favorite downtown hotspots. Great opportunity for renovators or investors.
Fully renovated vintage house. Hardwood floors, custom paneling, new kitchen counters, built-in features, sun room, detached wired workshop and more! Gas furnace and central air installed two years ago(eight year warranty transfers). New exterior doors with quality hardware. Bonus: basement apartment with outside entry(rented for $475 month). Corner lot you can park on Edwards Stree
TMLS #2088553
Nov 4, 2016
Sold
$197,500
$91/sq ft
Nov 1, 2016
Pending
—
Sep 21, 2016
Contingent
—
Sep 7, 2016
Listed
$215,000
$99/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 16, 2002
Sold
$145,100
$67/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 28, 1999
Sold
$68,000
$31/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,026 (+54.8%)
$292,500 + $214,530
$507,030
2024
$3,246 (+6.5%)
$292,500 + $214,530
$507,030
2023
$3,048 (+2.3%)
$116,800 + $115,916
$232,716
2022
$2,979 (+0.5%)
$116,800 + $115,916
$232,716
2021
$2,965 (+2.4%)
$116,800 + $115,916
$232,716
2020
$2,895
$116,800 + $115,916
$232,716
2019
$2,895 (−17.3%)
$116,800 + $115,916
$232,716
2018
$3,502
$37,960 + $220,203
$258,163
Tax history for 1216 N Roxboro St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,026 (+54.8%)
$292,500 + $214,530
$507,030
2024
$3,246 (+6.5%)
$292,500 + $214,530
$507,030
2023
$3,048 (+2.3%)
$116,800 + $115,916
$232,716
2022
$2,979 (+0.5%)
$116,800 + $115,916
$232,716
2021
$2,965 (+2.4%)
$116,800 + $115,916
$232,716
2020
$2,895
$116,800 + $115,916
$232,716
2019
$2,895 (−17.3%)
$116,800 + $115,916
$232,716
2018
$3,502
$37,960 + $220,203
$258,163
*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
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,444
Year built
1931
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
110010
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: On Street, Parking Pad
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Interior Features: Apartment/Suite, Ceiling Fan(s), Other
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
Room Information
Partially Finished
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
Building Area Total: 2172.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Playground
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1752.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 420.0
Levels: One and One Half
Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.17
Lot Size Area: 0.17
Lot Size Dimensions: 57' x 125' x 59' x 125'
Lot Size Square Feet: 7318.08
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
Association Fee Includes: Unknown
School Information
Elementary School: Durham - Eastway
Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Lucas
High School: Durham - Northern
Location Information
County Or Parish: Durham
Directions: From downtown, take Roxboro Street north past Geer Street to Edward Street. House is on right at corner of Roxboro and Edward. Park on Edward Street.
Latitude: 36.004596
Longitude: -78.892417
Postal Code: 27701
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,444
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1931
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 110010
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 1, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Laundry Room
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2016-11-08
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-06-18T03:44:35Z
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
George Watts Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
8/10
Brogden Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
5/10
Riverside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.1mi
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 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$579,000 – $701,000
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