Extremely well maintained cottage in Trinity park. Bath room remodeled. Great flow and floor plan. House has 2nd bathroom with shower off back porch (not heated). Huge lot - perfect for fence for dog or privacy. Beautiful paint inside. Back deck and yard great for entertaining. Large Magnolia in back yard. Lots of storage in attic.
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$412Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Glenn Wallace• My Dog Tess, Inc.
Bought with Melanie Girard• Weaver Street Realty & Auction
CHARMING COTTAGE, HARDWOOD FLOORS, 3RD BR USED AS DEN. GAS HEAT 1997, ROOF 1995. LARGE BACKYARD, GARDEN SPOT. BUS LINE NEARBY. ABANDONED OIL TANK IN CRAWL SPACE. TWO BIRD BATHS IN BACKYARD DO NOT CONVEY.
TMLS #784415
Apr 4, 2005
Sold
$134,000
$134/sq ft
Feb 25, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Feb 5, 2005
Listed
$136,900
$137/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 8, 2003
Sold
$127,000
$127/sq ft
TMLS #675835
Apr 15, 2003
Sold
$126,900
$127/sq ft
Apr 15, 2003
Sold
$126,900
$127/sq ft
Mar 17, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Feb 14, 2003
Listed
$126,900
$127/sq ft
Feb 14, 2003
Listed
$126,900
$127/sq ft
Cute and neat Cottage on pretty lot! Hardwood floors, fresh interior paint-very nice floor plan. Great magnolia tree in large backyard for climbing!! Showings begin Sunday Feb. 16
Public Records
May 26, 1999
Sold
$91,000
$91/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,803 (−13.1%)
$270,000 + $113,593
$383,593
2024
$4,375 (+6.5%)
$270,000 + $113,593
$383,593
2023
$4,108 (+2.3%)
$120,300 + $193,336
$313,636
2022
$4,014 (+0.5%)
$120,300 + $193,336
$313,636
2021
$3,995 (+2.4%)
$120,300 + $193,336
$313,636
2020
$3,901
$120,300 + $193,336
$313,636
2019
$3,901 (+43.6%)
$120,300 + $193,336
$313,636
2018
$2,716 (+0.7%)
$54,135 + $146,102
$200,237
2017
$2,696 (+3.5%)
$54,135 + $146,102
$200,237
2016
$2,605 (+44.2%)
$54,135 + $146,102
$200,237
2014
$1,807 (+3.2%)
$34,436 + $96,109
$130,545
2013
$1,752 (+2.3%)
$34,436 + $96,109
$130,545
2012
$1,713 (+0.7%)
$34,436 + $96,109
$130,545
2011
$1,702
$34,436 + $96,109
$130,545
Tax history for 1412 Ruffin St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,803 (−13.1%)
$270,000 + $113,593
$383,593
2024
$4,375 (+6.5%)
$270,000 + $113,593
$383,593
2023
$4,108 (+2.3%)
$120,300 + $193,336
$313,636
2022
$4,014 (+0.5%)
$120,300 + $193,336
$313,636
2021
$3,995 (+2.4%)
$120,300 + $193,336
$313,636
2020
$3,901
$120,300 + $193,336
$313,636
2019
$3,901 (+43.6%)
$120,300 + $193,336
$313,636
2018
$2,716 (+0.7%)
$54,135 + $146,102
$200,237
2017
$2,696 (+3.5%)
$54,135 + $146,102
$200,237
2016
$2,605 (+44.2%)
$54,135 + $146,102
$200,237
2014
$1,807 (+3.2%)
$34,436 + $96,109
$130,545
2013
$1,752 (+2.3%)
$34,436 + $96,109
$130,545
2012
$1,713 (+0.7%)
$34,436 + $96,109
$130,545
2011
$1,702
$34,436 + $96,109
$130,545
*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.
962
Year built
1941
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
105874
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
Feb 21, 2018 • Active
Electrical
Electrical
Kitchen
Sep 5, 2012 • Final
Electrical
Install a central air conditioning unit and a furnace in the basement of a residential building.
Electrical
HVAC
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Unpaved
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dryer, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Features: In Basement
Interior Features: Primary Downstairs, Shower Only
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
Room Information
Exterior Entry
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Building Area Total: 1000.0
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Deck
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1000.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.2
Lot Size Area: 0.2
Lot Size Dimensions: 60x148x60x148
Lot Size Square Feet: 8712.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Zoning: Res
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
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee Includes: None
School Information
Elementary School: Durham - Glenn
Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Brogden
High School: Durham - Riverside
Location Information
County Or Parish: Durham
Directions: Duke Street from Bright Leaf Mall take a right on Knox, left on Ruffin. OR Club Blvd east make a right on Ruffin.
Latitude: 36.013908
Longitude: -78.902664
Postal Code: 27701
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 962
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 105874
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
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Club Boulevard Elementary
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Brogden Middle
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5/10
Riverside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.3mi
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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
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Estimated sale price
$392,000 – $475,000
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