Discover the potential of 1902 Ruffin Street - a private and versatile . 49 acre vacant lot located in a growing area of Durham, NC. This parcel offers an excellent opportunity for builders, investors, or anyone looking to create a custom home or income-producing property. Nestled on a quiet street with established homes, the lot provides a rare sense of privacy while still being minutes from downtown Durham, NCCU, RTP, and major highways. Public utilities available. Whether you're building your dream home or planning your next project, this lot is full of promise.
Northgate Park, located between North Roxboro Street and Guess Road, is a residential and park-centered Durham neighborhood with a mid-century street grid and a greenbelt feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the North Roxboro Street corridor by Northgate Mall, where storefront plazas, casual eateries, and everyday services set a steady, lived-in rhythm. Northgate Mall and the Durham Farmers’ Market serve as familiar community anchors for errands and weekend routines. Ranch homes and brick cottages line leafy blocks that funnel toward Northgate Park’s trails and ballfields. Ellerbe Creek threads nearby, adding shaded walking routes and a cooler edge to summer afternoons. Downtown Durham sits a short drive south, keeping museums, theaters, and dining within reach.
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Property details
Exterior
Finance
Exterior features
Partially wooded lot with brush
Paved city street frontage
Publicly maintained road access
Directions: From I-85 N, take exit 176 onto US-501 N, Left on Duke St, Right onto US-501, Right on Ruby St, Right on Ruffin St. Lot is on the left.
Home design
Zoned R-8
Utilities
Public water available
Public sewer / sewer available
HOA & community
No homeowners association
Not a senior community
Financial info
Annual tax amount listed
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Located in Durham County (postal code 27704)
Coordinates approximately 36.020704, -78.902363
Electricity and solar
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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.
Zone overlays
Watershed Protection Overlay - Falls/Jordan District B
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Community / recreation center
Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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 • 27704
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Sun exposure
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1902 Ruffin St
$100,068
$68 over list price of $100K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $223K to $625K.