1608 Merrick St is a 2,359 square foot house on a 0.34 acre lot with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on August 31, 2000 for $112,000. Based on Redfin's Durham data, we estimate the home's value is $415,614.
Single-familyProperty Type
1923Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$176Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$415,614
$304K since sold in August 2000$9,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 21.9% lower than the average sale price ($532K) of 6 comparable homes.
*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
-H
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.
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Community / recreation center
Mar 11, 2011 • Final
Building
Demolish a residential building.
Demolition
May 28, 2010 • Final
Electrical
Re-attach the electrical service drop to the house.
Electrical
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: 3
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Package
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Conventional
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: STOKESDALE
Living Sq. Ft: 2,359
Building Sq. Ft: 2,359
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: STOKESDALE/BLK:A/LT#08 LT#10
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 14,810
Legal Lot Number: 8
Legal Block Number: A
Municipality Name: CNTY-DRHM/CITY-DURHAM
Acres: 0.34
Depth Footage: 150
Front Footage: 100
Zoning Code: RU-5
County Use Description: RES/ 1-FAMILY
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,359
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1923
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 117368
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fayetteville Street Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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James E Shepard Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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Hillside High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
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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 106° 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$395,000 – $478,000
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