Charming Trinity Park brick cottage. Lots of light. Hardwood floors. Freshly painted inside and out. Recent high quality HVAC. Relax on the glassed porch or on the lovely flagstone patio with fenced yard. Storage garage and Carport. Walk to Farmer's Market, Central Durham, Duke.
Single-familyProperty Type
1945Year Built
10,018 sq ftLot Size
$400Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Nancy Handler• Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Bought with Graham Marlette• Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
OVERNIGHT NOTICE PREFERRED. CHARMING BRICK COTTAGE IN READY TO MOVE IN CON DITION. HARDWOOD FLOORS IN MAIN LIVING AREAS AND UNDER CARPET IN BEDROOMS. ROOF NEW 12/97, RECENT INTERIOR PAINTING. ALL APPLIANCES CONVEY. HUGE DE- TACHED, WIRED WORKSHOP. HOUSE WITHING CLUB BLVD. MAGNET SCHOOL WALK ZONE, CONFIRM WITH SCHOOL SYSTEM. DRAPES AND CURTAINS THRU-OUT DO NOT CONVEY.
Public Records
Dec 15, 1994
Sold
$85,000
$77/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,192 (+4.8%)
$276,750 + $146,092
$422,842
2024
$4,001 (+6.5%)
$276,750 + $146,092
$422,842
2023
$3,757 (+2.3%)
$123,000 + $163,813
$286,813
2022
$3,671 (+0.5%)
$123,000 + $163,813
$286,813
2021
$3,654 (+2.4%)
$123,000 + $163,813
$286,813
2020
$3,568
$123,000 + $163,813
$286,813
2019
$3,568 (+22.1%)
$123,000 + $163,813
$286,813
2018
$2,922 (+0.7%)
$55,350 + $160,066
$215,416
2017
$2,901 (−2.7%)
$55,350 + $160,066
$215,416
2016
$2,981 (+44.6%)
$55,350 + $173,822
$229,172
2014
$2,062 (+3.2%)
$35,950 + $113,018
$148,968
2013
$1,999 (+2.3%)
$35,950 + $113,018
$148,968
2012
$1,954 (+0.7%)
$35,950 + $113,018
$148,968
2011
$1,942
$35,950 + $113,018
$148,968
Tax history for 1501 Ruffin St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,192 (+4.8%)
$276,750 + $146,092
$422,842
2024
$4,001 (+6.5%)
$276,750 + $146,092
$422,842
2023
$3,757 (+2.3%)
$123,000 + $163,813
$286,813
2022
$3,671 (+0.5%)
$123,000 + $163,813
$286,813
2021
$3,654 (+2.4%)
$123,000 + $163,813
$286,813
2020
$3,568
$123,000 + $163,813
$286,813
2019
$3,568 (+22.1%)
$123,000 + $163,813
$286,813
2018
$2,922 (+0.7%)
$55,350 + $160,066
$215,416
2017
$2,901 (−2.7%)
$55,350 + $160,066
$215,416
2016
$2,981 (+44.6%)
$55,350 + $173,822
$229,172
2014
$2,062 (+3.2%)
$35,950 + $113,018
$148,968
2013
$1,999 (+2.3%)
$35,950 + $113,018
$148,968
2012
$1,954 (+0.7%)
$35,950 + $113,018
$148,968
2011
$1,942
$35,950 + $113,018
$148,968
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,038
Year built
1945
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
105866
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
Jul 1, 2022 • Final
Electrical
Bond the gas line for a water heater.
Electrical
Gas
Jul 1, 2022 • 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
Carport: Yes
Carport Spaces: 1
Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Carport, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Features: In Kitchen
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Masonry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
Room Information
Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick Veneer
Building Area Total: 1102.0
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Porch
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1102.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.23
Lot Size Area: 0.23
Lot Size Dimensions: 58x187x58x187
Lot Size Square Feet: 10018.8
Lot Size Units: Acres
Zoning: Res
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Forced Air, Natural Gas
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: N on Duke St, R on Knox, L on Ruffin, House on L. Or From I85 Exit 176 E on Club Blvd, R on Ruffin House on R.
Latitude: 36.014877
Longitude: -78.903374
Postal Code: 27701
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,038
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 105866
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
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Club Boulevard Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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Brogden Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
5/10
Riverside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.2mi
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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
$419,000 – $507,000
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