This In-town Farmhouse sits on an oversized corner lot dotted w/ a variety of trees/plants like Asian Persimmon trees, blueberry bushes & camellias. And, when you need an escape from the peaceful surroundings, take a 10 min. walk to Cocoa C'mon, Lakewood Y, True Flavors, & Rhythms Music Hall. Lg. MBR suite addition w/ vaulted ceiling, deck & laundry room finished 2012, Alpine roof & gutters 2017, new windows 2015, HVAC 2015. The KIT & 2nd BA await your reno. ideas. Shed storage/wkshp/studio is a bonus.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
0.32 acresLot Size
$369Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Adrian Brown• Inhabit Real Estate
Listed by Roney Brown• Inhabit Real Estate
Bought with Ganna Fisher• Long & Foster Real Estate INC
Charming vintage cottage with oversized lot and beautiful landscaping. Original hardwoods and bead board walls have been restored. New tile in bathroom. Private front porch, fenced back yard, close to Duke, walking distance of Forest HIlls Park.
TMLS #573160
Dec 14, 2000
Sold
$106,000
$68/sq ft
Nov 3, 2000
Listed
$102,500
$66/sq ft
ADORABLE 1930`S COTTAGE ON EXTENSIVELY LANDSCAPED LOT. FENCED BACKYARD. THIS HOUSE HAS HAD LOTS OF IMPROVEMENTS AND IS IN MOVE-IN CONDITION. SOME OF THE IMPROVEMENTS/UPGRAGES ARE:PARTIAL NEW ROOF, REDONE KITCHEN, NEW PLUMBING NEW BATHROOM FLOOR. STONEWORK(SLATE PATH, STONE WALLS. ) 6`WOODEN SECURITY FENCE AROUND BACK YARD. H2O & AC LESS THAN 10 YR OLD. NEAT NEIGHBORHOOD!
Public Records
Mar 27, 1997
Sold
$70,000
$45/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,109 (+77.1%)
$365,750 + $149,672
$515,422
2024
$2,884 (+6.5%)
$365,750 + $149,672
$515,422
2023
$2,709 (+2.3%)
$66,500 + $140,278
$206,778
2022
$2,647 (+0.5%)
$66,500 + $140,278
$206,778
2021
$2,634 (+2.4%)
$66,500 + $140,278
$206,778
2020
$2,572
$66,500 + $140,278
$206,778
2019
$2,572 (−17.4%)
$66,500 + $140,278
$206,778
2018
$3,112 (+0.7%)
$53,200 + $176,245
$229,445
2017
$3,089 (+3.5%)
$53,200 + $176,245
$229,445
2016
$2,985 (+19.7%)
$53,200 + $176,245
$229,445
2014
$2,494 (+3.1%)
$39,202 + $140,991
$180,193
2013
$2,418 (+19.3%)
$39,202 + $140,991
$180,193
2012
$2,028 (+0.7%)
$39,202 + $115,359
$154,561
2011
$2,015
$39,202 + $115,359
$154,561
Tax history for 1521 Echo Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,109 (+77.1%)
$365,750 + $149,672
$515,422
2024
$2,884 (+6.5%)
$365,750 + $149,672
$515,422
2023
$2,709 (+2.3%)
$66,500 + $140,278
$206,778
2022
$2,647 (+0.5%)
$66,500 + $140,278
$206,778
2021
$2,634 (+2.4%)
$66,500 + $140,278
$206,778
2020
$2,572
$66,500 + $140,278
$206,778
2019
$2,572 (−17.4%)
$66,500 + $140,278
$206,778
2018
$3,112 (+0.7%)
$53,200 + $176,245
$229,445
2017
$3,089 (+3.5%)
$53,200 + $176,245
$229,445
2016
$2,985 (+19.7%)
$53,200 + $176,245
$229,445
2014
$2,494 (+3.1%)
$39,202 + $140,991
$180,193
2013
$2,418 (+19.3%)
$39,202 + $140,991
$180,193
2012
$2,028 (+0.7%)
$39,202 + $115,359
$154,561
2011
$2,015
$39,202 + $115,359
$154,561
*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
0.33 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,496
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
107800
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 1, 2026.
RS-10
Residential Suburban Districts
The RS Districts are established to provide for orderly suburban residential development and redevelopment. A limited number of nonresidential uses are allowed, subject to the restrictions necessary to preserve the character of the suburban neighborhood. Multifamily development is permitted in areas designated RS-M, which 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
Jan 4, 2024 • Final
Mechanical
Install gas piping and fuel lines for a generator.
Gas
Generator
Dec 19, 2023 • Final
Electrical
Install a generator with an automatic transfer switch and perform a service change.
Electrical
Generator
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
Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
Interior Features: Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Bamboo, Hardwood, Tile
Room Information
Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Fiber Cement, Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 1557.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1557.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Other Structures: Workshop
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.32
Lot Size Area: 0.32
Lot Size Dimensions: 101x140x101x140
Lot Size Square Feet: 13939.2
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 3112.0
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air, Heat Pump
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
Association Fee Includes: Unknown
School Information
Elementary School: Durham - Lakewood
Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Githens
High School: Durham - Jordan
Location Information
County Or Parish: Durham
Directions: From University: Turn onto Kent St., then L onto High St, then R onto Echo. Home is on the corner of High & Echo. From Chapel Hill Rd: Take Bivins, then turn R onto Echo. Home is on the corner of High & Echo.
Latitude: 35.983459
Longitude: -78.923367
Postal Code: 27707
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,496
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 107800
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 1, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Laundry Room, Main Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2019-06-05
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-06-17T23:15:58Z
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Schools
Lakewood Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Lakewood Montessori Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
Charles E Jordan Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.7mi
4/10
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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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Estimated sale price
$547,000 – $662,000
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