Charming Trinity Park Home with Tons of Potential in a Dream Location Nestled on a quiet, private street in the highly sought-after Trinity Park neighborhood, this delightful 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home is full of character and ready for your personal updates. With solid bones and an updated bathroom featuring a tub/shower combo, this home offers the perfect opportunity to create your dream space in one of the area's most desirable communities. Step inside to a cozy living room anchored by a wood-burning fireplace insert, ideal for relaxing evenings at home. A separate dining room, flooded with beautiful natural light, opens into a quaint kitchen with direct access to the spacious and private backyard—perfect for gardening, entertaining, or simply enjoying the outdoors. Each of the three charming bedrooms offers a peaceful retreat, while updated wall-unit heating and cooling systems allow for customizable comfort in every room and increased energy efficiency. One of the best features of this home is its unbeatable location. Walkable to top-rated schools, vibrant downtown Durham, the Durham Farmers Market, Duke University and Hospital, scenic parks and walking trails, Ninth Street, and countless local restaurants, venues, and community events—this location truly offers the best of Durham living right at your doorstep. Please note: A portion of the back corner of the lot falls within a flood zone, so flood insurance is required. This is a rare opportunity to own in Trinity Park and bring your vision to life. Whether you're looking to update or reimagine, this home is ready for your creativity and style!
Wonderful home in desireable Trinity Park! Large, fenced backyard, hardwood floors throughout w/ tile in bathroom & kitchen, woodburning fireplace installed 2013, roof redone in 2007, HVAC installed in 2010, new water heater as of 2013, and many other perks! Home is in need of a bit of aethetic work but has great bones. Flood insurance needed in accordance with FEMA.
Public Records
Mar 3, 2008
Sold
$168,000
$165/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 31, 2000
Sold
$101,500
$100/sq ft
TMLS #558615
Aug 31, 2000
Sold
$101,300
$100/sq ft
Aug 31, 2000
Sold
$101,300
$100/sq ft
Jun 22, 2000
Listed
$104,900
$103/sq ft
Jun 22, 2000
Listed
$104,900
$103/sq ft
ADORABLE COTTAGE W/ HARDWOOD FLOORS, CHARM, LIGHT, LARGE LIVING ROOM W/ PRETTY FP, FABULOUS FENCED YARD W/ PERENNIALS & GARDEN SPACE. BIKE TRAIL SO CONVENIENT. LOVELY SECTION OF STREET-FEELS SO PEACEFUL. LOT NEXT DOOR IS OWNED BY DURHAM BUT SELLERS USE FOR PARKING SPACES AND PLAY YARD.
Public Records
Sep 17, 1992
Sold
$70,000
$69/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,105 (+75.7%)
$270,000 + $144,099
$414,099
2024
$2,336 (+6.5%)
$270,000 + $144,099
$414,099
2023
$2,194 (+2.3%)
$111,507 + $55,955
$167,462
2022
$2,143 (+0.5%)
$111,507 + $55,955
$167,462
2021
$2,133 (+2.4%)
$111,507 + $55,955
$167,462
2020
$2,083
$111,507 + $55,955
$167,462
2019
$2,083 (−8.7%)
$111,507 + $55,955
$167,462
2018
$2,281 (+0.8%)
$40,466 + $127,657
$168,123
2017
$2,263 (+3.5%)
$40,466 + $127,586
$168,052
2016
$2,186 (+13.2%)
$40,466 + $127,586
$168,052
2014
$1,931 (+3.2%)
$34,212 + $105,289
$139,501
2013
$1,872 (+2.3%)
$34,212 + $105,289
$139,501
2012
$1,830 (+0.7%)
$34,212 + $105,289
$139,501
2011
$1,818
$34,212 + $105,289
$139,501
Tax history for 1300 Ruffin St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,105 (+75.7%)
$270,000 + $144,099
$414,099
2024
$2,336 (+6.5%)
$270,000 + $144,099
$414,099
2023
$2,194 (+2.3%)
$111,507 + $55,955
$167,462
2022
$2,143 (+0.5%)
$111,507 + $55,955
$167,462
2021
$2,133 (+2.4%)
$111,507 + $55,955
$167,462
2020
$2,083
$111,507 + $55,955
$167,462
2019
$2,083 (−8.7%)
$111,507 + $55,955
$167,462
2018
$2,281 (+0.8%)
$40,466 + $127,657
$168,123
2017
$2,263 (+3.5%)
$40,466 + $127,586
$168,052
2016
$2,186 (+13.2%)
$40,466 + $127,586
$168,052
2014
$1,931 (+3.2%)
$34,212 + $105,289
$139,501
2013
$1,872 (+2.3%)
$34,212 + $105,289
$139,501
2012
$1,830 (+0.7%)
$34,212 + $105,289
$139,501
2011
$1,818
$34,212 + $105,289
$139,501
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,712 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,016
Year built
1946
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
105509
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 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
Jun 10, 2019 • Final
Plumbing
Replace the water service and water connection.
Plumbing
Jul 3, 2018 • Final
Plumbing
Bathroom
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
Open Parking: No
Parking Total: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Insert, Wood Burning
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Room Information
Has Basement
Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Building Area Total: 1016.0
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Combination
Roof: Shingle
Property information
Living Area: 1,016
Above Grade Finished Area: 1016.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.2
Lot Size Area: 0.2
Lot Size Square Feet: 8712.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 2336.0
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Fireplace Insert, Humidity Control, Zoned, See Remarks
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Humidity Control, Multi Units, Wall Unit(s)
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
School Information
Elementary School: Durham - Club Blvd
Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Brogden
High School: Durham - Riverside
Location Information
County Or Parish: Durham
Directions: from Duke street, turn right onto Demerius, street will dead end into home on the left.
Latitude: 36.01225
Longitude: -78.902846
Postal Code: 27701
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,016
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 105509
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2025-12-30
Documents Change Timestamp: 2025-07-11T03:06:08Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2025-07-11T07:15:06Z
Price Change Timestamp: 2025-07-30T19:44:45Z
Listing Price Information
Previous List Price: 450000.0
Around this home
Schools
Club Boulevard Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Brogden Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
5/10
Riverside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.4mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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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, 15 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9 hrs
5.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$443,000 – $536,000
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