For sale

$625,000

Est. $3,896/mo —

•

1,553

sq ft

1308 Ruffin St, Durham, NC 27701

About this home

Built to last, this beautifully maintained 1940s cottage is a timeless gem nestled on a picturesque corner lot in sought-after Trinity Park. Blending classic character with thoughtful updates, this home embodies the charm of Southern living. Step inside to find gorgeous hardwood floors, exposed brick accents, an updated kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances with new dishwasher 2025, quartz countertops, and gorgeous cabinetry. The bathrooms offer modern comfort, while the spacious primary suite includes a private en-suite bath with a walk-in tiled shower, quartz vanity, and stylish fixtures. Enjoy multiple living spaces with both a formal living room and a generous family room, offering flexibility for entertaining or everyday living. Outside, the fully fenced and professionally landscaped backyard is your own private retreat; perfect for gardening, relaxing, or hosting unforgettable dinners under the stars on the expansive patio. A finished workshop adds even more versatility, making an ideal home office, studio, or hobby space. Just a couple of houses down from the Ellerbee Creek entrance and a short walk to all that downtown Durham has to offer this is more than a house- it's a place to call home.

Single-familyProperty Type

1945Year Built

7,405 sq ftLot Size

$402Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Zuri Hunter • Urban Durham Realty

Listed by Ryan Kennedy • Urban Durham Realty

Listing updated: Sep 5, 2026 at 11:35am

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:TMLS #10181610

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$3,896 per month

Principal and interest$3,285

Property taxes

$450

HOA dues

Home insurance

$161

Utilities

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Club Boulevard Elementary

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

Brogden Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

5/10

Riverside High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.4mi

3/10

Provided by GreatSchools

About Trinity

Park

Trinity Park, located between Duke University’s East Campus and Downtown Durham, is a historic and walkable Durham neighborhood with leafy streets and early-20th-century architecture. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Ninth Street corridor near Green Street, where indie cafes, a neighborhood market, and small storefronts set a steady, lived-in rhythm. Trinity Park’s streetscapes mix Craftsman bungalows, Colonial Revival homes, and deep front porches under mature oaks. Duke Park and the Ellerbe Creek Trail add a green spine for daily loops and dog walks. Culture and conversation orbit local pillars like Regulator Bookshop, Monuts Donuts, and the Carolina Theatre. A short grid of sidewalks links parks, campus edges, and downtown blocks without losing the residential calm.

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Offer insights

1308 Ruffin St · $625,000

Strong offer

$626K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $626K+ is a strong offer

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
One fireplace
Storage

Bedrooms
3 bedrooms (all on the main level)

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms

Kitchen
Dishwasher
Refrigerator

Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Laundry located in the kitchen

Flooring
Wood flooring
Ceramic tile flooring

Heating & cooling
No central heating
Gas pack cooling

Sale and tax history for 1308 Ruffin St

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

TMLS #10181610

Jul 22, 2026

Listed

$625,000

$402/sq ft

TMLS #639416

Dec 11, 2023

Price Changed

$139,900

$90/sq ft

May 31, 2002

Price Changed

$194,000

$125/sq ft

May 31, 2002

Sold

$139,900

$90/sq ft

May 31, 2002

Sold

$139,900

$90/sq ft

May 6, 2002

Listed

$139,900

$90/sq ft

May 6, 2002

Listed

$139,900

$90/sq ft

TMLS #2436744

Apr 22, 2022

Sold

$620,000

$399/sq ft

Mar 24, 2022

Contingent

—

Mar 18, 2022

Listed

$550,000

$354/sq ft

Mar 16, 2022

Coming Soon

$550,000

$354/sq ft

+22

Gorgeous Renovated cottage in Trinity Park. Kitchen features white shaker cabinetry, stainless steel appliances & quartz counters. Updated bathrooms and ample sized primary bedroom with en-suite bath w walk-in tiled shower, floor and quartz vanity top. Updated windows. Fiber cement siding. Split floor plan with formal living/dining in the front and large family room in the back. Fully fenced Lot! Workshop/shed in backyard and concrete pad for patio or basketball. TV & mount in bedroom conveys.

TMLS #2225471

Dec 28, 2018

Sold

$355,000

$229/sq ft

Dec 3, 2018

Contingent

—

Nov 22, 2018

Listed

$355,000

$229/sq ft

Public Records

May 2, 2018

Sold

$192,000

$124/sq ft

Public Records

May 31, 2002

Sold

$140,000

$90/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,270 (+6.0%)

$263,250 + $268,332

$531,582

2024

$4,971 (+6.5%)

$263,250 + $268,332

$531,582

2023

$4,668 (+2.3%)

$93,920 + $262,425

$356,345

2022

$4,561 (+0.5%)

$93,920 + $262,425

$356,345

2021

$4,539 (+2.4%)

$93,920 + $262,425

$356,345

2020

$4,433

$93,920 + $262,425

$356,345

2019

$4,433 (+33.1%)

$93,920 + $262,425

$356,345

2018

$3,329 (+0.7%)

$52,830 + $192,610

$245,440

2017

$3,305 (+3.5%)

$52,830 + $192,610

$245,440

2016

$3,193 (+28.3%)

$52,830 + $192,610

$245,440

2014

$2,489 (+3.1%)

$30,366 + $149,486

$179,852

2013

$2,413 (+2.3%)

$30,366 + $149,486

$179,852

2012

$2,359 (+0.7%)

$30,366 + $149,486

$179,852

2011

$2,344

$30,366 + $149,486

$179,852

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,405 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,511

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,511

Year built

1945

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Durham County

APN

105506

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.

RU-5

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:

Agriculture
Community / recreation center

Mar 28, 2019 • Final

Electrical

HVAC

Nov 13, 2018 • Final

Plumbing

Perform a residential renovation and replace the entry decks. Install or update plumbing fixtures including water closets, lavatories, bath tubs, showers, sinks, and a washing machine.

Remodel

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 • 27701

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

84/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.1 hrs

4.6 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 1308 Ruffin St

$613,728

$11K under list price of $625K

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