Old house neighborhood without old house problems. Built in 2001 and meticulously cared for since. Upgrades include Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors throughout, energy efficient stainless appliances, and custom bathroom overhauls with "green" materials and no VOC paints. The extra large lot provides ample gardening space. Convenient to 85 and close to downtown.
Single-familyProperty Type
2001Year Built
9,583 sq ftLot Size
$341Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jacob Wood• Nicholas Wood Real Estate Brok
Bought with Marybeth Dennett• Triangle Star Realty
Adorable family ranch home in great location close to everything! Features include spacious living rm w/ vaulted ceiling, large eat in kitchen w/ all appliances including washer and dryer, 3 good size bedrooms, deck for entertaining overlooking nice yard. On dead end quite street. Easy to show.
TMLS #1825286
May 9, 2012
Sold
$157,500
$137/sq ft
Mar 11, 2012
Listed
$165,000
$143/sq ft
TMLS #895341
May 5, 2007
Sold
$129,000
$112/sq ft
Mar 26, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Oct 23, 2006
Listed
$135,000
$117/sq ft
TMLS #855812
Oct 23, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Mar 30, 2006
Listed
$135,000
$117/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 25, 2003
Sold
$123,000
$107/sq ft
TMLS #614129
Nov 30, 2001
Sold
$122,500
$107/sq ft
Nov 30, 2001
Sold
$122,500
$107/sq ft
Nov 14, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Oct 10, 2001
Listed
$124,500
$108/sq ft
Oct 10, 2001
Listed
$124,500
$108/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 16, 2000
Sold
$101,000
$88/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,218 (+5.6%)
$244,000 + $181,457
$425,457
2024
$3,994 (+6.5%)
$244,000 + $181,457
$425,457
2023
$3,750 (+2.3%)
$60,750 + $225,569
$286,319
2022
$3,665 (+73.0%)
$60,750 + $225,569
$286,319
2021
$2,118 (+2.4%)
$60,750 + $225,569
$286,319
2020
$2,068
$60,750 + $105,487
$166,237
2019
$2,068 (−17.0%)
$60,750 + $105,487
$166,237
2018
$2,490 (+0.7%)
$54,900 + $128,664
$183,564
2017
$2,472 (+3.5%)
$54,900 + $128,664
$183,564
2016
$2,388 (+22.5%)
$54,900 + $128,664
$183,564
2014
$1,949 (+3.1%)
$35,389 + $105,440
$140,829
2013
$1,890 (+2.3%)
$35,389 + $105,440
$140,829
2012
$1,848 (+0.7%)
$35,389 + $105,440
$140,829
2011
$1,836
$35,389 + $105,440
$140,829
Tax history for 1609 Ruffin St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,218 (+5.6%)
$244,000 + $181,457
$425,457
2024
$3,994 (+6.5%)
$244,000 + $181,457
$425,457
2023
$3,750 (+2.3%)
$60,750 + $225,569
$286,319
2022
$3,665 (+73.0%)
$60,750 + $225,569
$286,319
2021
$2,118 (+2.4%)
$60,750 + $225,569
$286,319
2020
$2,068
$60,750 + $105,487
$166,237
2019
$2,068 (−17.0%)
$60,750 + $105,487
$166,237
2018
$2,490 (+0.7%)
$54,900 + $128,664
$183,564
2017
$2,472 (+3.5%)
$54,900 + $128,664
$183,564
2016
$2,388 (+22.5%)
$54,900 + $128,664
$183,564
2014
$1,949 (+3.1%)
$35,389 + $105,440
$140,829
2013
$1,890 (+2.3%)
$35,389 + $105,440
$140,829
2012
$1,848 (+0.7%)
$35,389 + $105,440
$140,829
2011
$1,836
$35,389 + $105,440
$140,829
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,583 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,132
Year built
2001
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
105948
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
Aug 11, 2021 • Final
Building
Addition
Bathroom
Kitchen
Remodel
Jul 28, 2021 • Final
Mechanical
Construct an addition to a single-family home and remodel the kitchen and bathroom. Install new heating and air conditioning system ducts.
Bathroom
Kitchen
Remodel
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: Electric Water Heater
Laundry Features: In Hall
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Building Area Total: 1150.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1150.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.22
Lot Size Area: 0.22
Lot Size Dimensions: need survey
Lot Size Square Feet: 9583.2
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
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: From Downtown Durham go North on Washington. Turn Left on Club then Right on Ruffin.
Latitude: 36.017544
Longitude: -78.903297
Postal Code: 27701
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,132
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2001
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 105948
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
In Hall
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2012-05-10
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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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
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$373,000 – $451,000
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