This little beauty has it all: hw floors, great light flooding in ample windows, loads of built-ins + storage, newer 30-yr roof, off-street parking. Great family room along the back of the house overlooking private, fenced backyard, whole house fan. Two nice-sized bedrooms plus a study. Cultivated garden beds in front + backyard with native plants. Walk or bike the Ellerbee Creek Trail to the Farmer's Market, great restaurants, great pubs. Club Blvd Elem Walk Zone! 5 mins to Duke, 147, 185. On bus route!
Single-familyProperty Type
1945Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$405Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Tammi Brooks• Inhabit Real Estate
Bought with Alison Domnas• Nest Realty of the Triangle
Adorable cottage in Trinity Park. Full of character & in wonderful condition. Private, fenced yd w/ deck & outbuilding. New A/C, ductwork, paint, path, refrig. Updated bath. Roof 5 yrs, fans throughout, gas f/p. Great floorplan w/ flexible space, huge sunroom/family room, sweet sitting porch. Storage abounds w/ built-ins in 2 rooms & closets in 4! Partially floored attic w/ pull dwn.
Public Records
Feb 1, 1994
Sold
$85,000
$66/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,258 (+10.8%)
$281,250 + $249,162
$530,412
2024
$4,747 (+6.5%)
$281,250 + $249,162
$530,412
2023
$4,458 (+17.2%)
$125,000 + $215,341
$340,341
2022
$3,802 (+0.5%)
$125,000 + $215,341
$340,341
2021
$3,785 (+2.4%)
$125,000 + $172,084
$297,084
2020
$3,695
$125,000 + $172,084
$297,084
2019
$3,695 (+16.3%)
$125,000 + $172,084
$297,084
2018
$3,178 (+0.7%)
$56,250 + $177,999
$234,249
2017
$3,154 (+3.5%)
$56,250 + $177,999
$234,249
2016
$3,047 (+29.7%)
$56,250 + $177,999
$234,249
2014
$2,350 (+3.1%)
$37,071 + $132,714
$169,785
2013
$2,278 (+2.3%)
$37,071 + $132,714
$169,785
2012
$2,227 (+0.7%)
$37,071 + $132,714
$169,785
2011
$2,213
$37,071 + $132,714
$169,785
Tax history for 1503 Ruffin St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,258 (+10.8%)
$281,250 + $249,162
$530,412
2024
$4,747 (+6.5%)
$281,250 + $249,162
$530,412
2023
$4,458 (+17.2%)
$125,000 + $215,341
$340,341
2022
$3,802 (+0.5%)
$125,000 + $215,341
$340,341
2021
$3,785 (+2.4%)
$125,000 + $172,084
$297,084
2020
$3,695
$125,000 + $172,084
$297,084
2019
$3,695 (+16.3%)
$125,000 + $172,084
$297,084
2018
$3,178 (+0.7%)
$56,250 + $177,999
$234,249
2017
$3,154 (+3.5%)
$56,250 + $177,999
$234,249
2016
$3,047 (+29.7%)
$56,250 + $177,999
$234,249
2014
$2,350 (+3.1%)
$37,071 + $132,714
$169,785
2013
$2,278 (+2.3%)
$37,071 + $132,714
$169,785
2012
$2,227 (+0.7%)
$37,071 + $132,714
$169,785
2011
$2,213
$37,071 + $132,714
$169,785
*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
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,288
Year built
1945
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
105867
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
RU-5
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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
May 16, 2022 • Final
Mechanical
Addition
Remodel
May 16, 2022 • Final
Building
Addition
Bathroom
Remodel
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Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 2
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Building Area Total: 1293.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Porch
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1293.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.25
Lot Size Area: 0.25
Lot Size Dimensions: 58x187
Lot Size Square Feet: 10890.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 2350.0
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: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
Association Fee Includes: Unknown
School Information
Elementary School: Durham - Glenn
Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Brogden
High School: Durham - Riverside
Location Information
County Or Parish: Durham
Directions: From the intersection of Club Blvd and Broad St, head east on Club Blvd. Go past Duke St and then make second right on Ruffin. House on right.
Latitude: 36.015045
Longitude: -78.903366
Postal Code: 27701
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,288
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 105867
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Laundry Closet
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2016-04-06
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Schools
Club Boulevard Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Brogden Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
5/10
Riverside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.2mi
3/10
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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
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$498,000 – $603,000
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