Life is easy on RUFFin Street. This single-story 1950s bungalow pairs classic hardwood floors with bright interiors and a clean, modern style, while the backyard steals the show. The large fenced yard is filled with mature greenery and offers plenty of space to garden, gather or unwind, while the detached garage provides excellent storage. Set on a quiet dead-end street just north of Trinity Park, the home is close to downtown, Ninth Street and Broad Street favorites, with quick access to I-85 and convenient proximity to Duke University and Duke University Health System. Nearby Ellerbe Creek trails lead south toward downtown and north toward the Museum of Life and Science and its shaded dog park. A peaceful little pocket with the best of Durham close at hand. Driveway is a shared driveway and is on the left as you are facing the house. (see shared driveway access easement and survey in MLS docs). Neighbor's driveway for 1709 Ruffin St encroaches (see survey and encroachment agreement in MLS docs).
Don't be fooled, this little bungalow lives large. Featuring hardwood floors, an updated bathroom, a sparkly new paint job, and a huge fenced-in backyard complete with mature plantings, this home is ready for its new owner. The current owner added modern conveniences without sacrificing the 1950s charm, including a stackable washer/dryer unit and dishwasher. New HVAC. House was energy retrofitted in 2011. The detached garage offers terrific storage. An easy bike ride to Duke campus.
TMLS #877462
Feb 16, 2007
Sold
$98,000
$128/sq ft
Feb 16, 2007
Sold
$98,000
$128/sq ft
Jan 24, 2007
Listing Removed
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Jul 19, 2006
Listed
$99,900
$131/sq ft
Jul 19, 2006
Listed
$99,900
$131/sq ft
1950'S DOLLHOUSE. COMPLETELY RENOVATED AND READY FOR NEW OWNER. BEAUTIFUL REFINISHED HARDWOOD FLOORS, NEW VINYL, RANGE, REFRIGERATOR, STACK WASHER & DRYER, KITCHEN CABINETS, LANDSCAPING, WITH ONE CARPORT OR STORAGE AREA AS WELL AS A PARTIALLY FENCED BACK YARD. MOMENTS FROM DUKE, NORTHGATE, AND 9TH STREET SHOPPING. A MUST SEE! OWNER IS BROKER.
Public Records
Apr 26, 2006
Sold
$75,900
$99/sq ft
TMLS #457232
Sep 29, 1997
Listed
$73,500
$96/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,283 (+93.5%)
$244,000 + $87,189
$331,189
2024
$1,697 (+6.5%)
$244,000 + $87,189
$331,189
2023
$1,594 (+2.3%)
$60,800 + $60,860
$121,660
2022
$1,557 (+0.5%)
$60,800 + $60,860
$121,660
2021
$1,550 (+2.4%)
$60,800 + $60,860
$121,660
2020
$1,513
$60,800 + $60,860
$121,660
2019
$1,513 (−4.1%)
$60,800 + $60,860
$121,660
2018
$1,578 (+0.7%)
$55,080 + $61,239
$116,319
2017
$1,566 (+3.5%)
$55,080 + $61,239
$116,319
2016
$1,513 (+1.6%)
$55,080 + $61,239
$116,319
2014
$1,489 (+3.1%)
$35,613 + $72,011
$107,624
2013
$1,444 (+2.3%)
$35,613 + $72,011
$107,624
2012
$1,412 (+0.7%)
$35,613 + $72,011
$107,624
2011
$1,403
$35,613 + $72,011
$107,624
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
9,583 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
748
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
748
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
105954
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
Apr 6, 2016 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Mar 2, 2016 • Final
Mechanical
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.
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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Historical weather
Durham, NC • 27701
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Sun exposure
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.3 hrs
4.6 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 1707 Ruffin St
$258,364
$1,636 under list price of $260K
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