Super charming house with ALL HARDWOODS, an awesome fenced in yard in an amazing location! Walking distance to shops and restaraunts! Rocking chair covered porch and brick patio! Light and bright with lots of windows and a smart floorplan, this home is in great shape and is perfect for young adults or a small family who want to be close to all of Durham's finest attractions.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
9,583 sq ftLot Size
$423Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by William Dyson• 1st Signal Corp
Bought with Amy Shair Miller• RE/MAX United
Source:TMLS #1705033
Redfin Estimate
$326,829
$148K since sold in March 2019$8,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 21.8% lower than the average sale price ($418K) of 6 comparable homes.
Super charming house with ALL HARDWOODS, an awesome fenced in yard in an amazing location! Walking distance to shops and restaraunts! Rocking chair covered porch and brick patio! Light and bright with lots of windows and a smart floorplan, this home is in great shape and is perfect for young adults or a small family who want to be close to all of Durham's finest attractions.
TMLS #1619524
Nov 24, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Aug 24, 2008
Listed
$107,900
$140/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 30, 2001
Sold
$93,500
$121/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,369 (+103.4%)
$244,000 + $95,864
$339,864
2024
$1,656 (+6.5%)
$244,000 + $95,864
$339,864
2023
$1,555 (+2.3%)
$60,750 + $57,987
$118,737
2022
$1,520 (+0.5%)
$60,750 + $57,987
$118,737
2021
$1,513 (+2.4%)
$60,750 + $57,987
$118,737
2020
$1,477
$60,750 + $57,987
$118,737
2019
$1,477 (−6.8%)
$60,750 + $57,987
$118,737
2018
$1,584 (+0.7%)
$54,855 + $61,908
$116,763
2017
$1,572 (+3.5%)
$54,855 + $61,908
$116,763
2016
$1,519 (−0.2%)
$54,855 + $61,908
$116,763
2014
$1,522 (+3.1%)
$35,333 + $74,651
$109,984
2013
$1,476 (+2.3%)
$35,333 + $74,651
$109,984
2012
$1,443 (+0.7%)
$35,333 + $74,651
$109,984
2011
$1,434
$35,333 + $74,651
$109,984
Tax history for 1607 Ruffin St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,369 (+103.4%)
$244,000 + $95,864
$339,864
2024
$1,656 (+6.5%)
$244,000 + $95,864
$339,864
2023
$1,555 (+2.3%)
$60,750 + $57,987
$118,737
2022
$1,520 (+0.5%)
$60,750 + $57,987
$118,737
2021
$1,513 (+2.4%)
$60,750 + $57,987
$118,737
2020
$1,477
$60,750 + $57,987
$118,737
2019
$1,477 (−6.8%)
$60,750 + $57,987
$118,737
2018
$1,584 (+0.7%)
$54,855 + $61,908
$116,763
2017
$1,572 (+3.5%)
$54,855 + $61,908
$116,763
2016
$1,519 (−0.2%)
$54,855 + $61,908
$116,763
2014
$1,522 (+3.1%)
$35,333 + $74,651
$109,984
2013
$1,476 (+2.3%)
$35,333 + $74,651
$109,984
2012
$1,443 (+0.7%)
$35,333 + $74,651
$109,984
2011
$1,434
$35,333 + $74,651
$109,984
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
RU-5(2)
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:
Community / recreation center
Library
Apr 15, 2026 • Final
Electrical
Upgrade the electrical service to 200 amps.
Electrical
May 13, 2016 • Final
Mechanical
Replace the furnace in the attic. Replace or convert the heating and cooling system.
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 5
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Floor/wall Furnace
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms: 3
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Ranch
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Fair
Exterior Wall: Aluminum
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Roof Shape Type: Wood Truss
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: PROP-CRANFORD ESTATE
Living Sq. Ft: 772
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 772
Building Sq. Ft: 772
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: PROP-CRANFORD ESTATE/LT#04
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Frame Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,583
Legal Lot Number: 4
Municipality Name: CNTY-DRHM/CITY-DURHAM
Acres: 0.22
Depth Footage: 188
Front Footage: 50
Zoning Code: RU-5(2)
County Use Description: RES/ 1-FAMILY
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 772
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 105947
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Club Boulevard Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Brogden Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
Riverside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.1mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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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, 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$311,000 – $376,000
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