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Off market jul 2015 for $122K

$313,764

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $925/mo

•

1,349

sq ft

1903 Essex Rd, Durham, NC 27704

About this home

Nice ranch/bungalow style home-updated and is move-in ready. Fresh paint thru-out, new carpet, new laminate flrs in utility rm and entry/office space. Hardwood flrs, updated kitchen w/ new tile counter tops, updated bathrooms w/ tile flring & walls, new vanities. Lg living rm with pass thru to kitchen. FP in living rm, built-in bookcases & dining area. New insulated/tilt in windows. New storm door. Low maintenance vinyl siding. New HVA/C, New H2O heater. Oversized lot, 2 driveways. Conv. to US 70 & I-85.

Single-familyProperty Type

1953Year Built

0.35 acresLot Size

$233Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Wendy Steiner • RE/MAX United

Bought with Jose Gotelli • Blue Endeavours Real Estate

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•Source:TMLS #2012580

Redfin Estimate

$313,764

$192K since sold in July 2015$6,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 6.3% lower than the average sale price ($335K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$285,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,275 sq ft
1126 Benning St, Durham, NC 27703
SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$145,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,136 sq ft
1155 Delano St, Durham, NC 27703
SOLD DEC 18, 2025
$359,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,354 sq ft
2106 Aiken Ave, Durham, NC 27704
SOLD SEP 22, 2026
$480,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,228 sq ft
311 Edward St, Durham, NC 27701
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$315,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,234 sq ft
2125 Cheek Rd, Durham, NC 27704
SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$425,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,425 sq ft
1201 Ivy St, Durham, NC 27701

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Market trends in 27704, NC

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

97.1%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$310K

$3K MoM

Avg. days on market

44d

14 days MoM

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Sale history for 1903 Essex Rd

Date

Event

Price

TMLS #2012580

Jul 31, 2015

Sold

$122,000

$90/sq ft

Jun 16, 2015

Contingent

—

Jun 8, 2015

Listed

$125,000

$93/sq ft

TMLS #1918510

May 29, 2014

Sold

$27,500

$20/sq ft

Apr 29, 2014

Contingent

—

Apr 29, 2014

Price Changed

$54,500

$40/sq ft

Feb 26, 2014

Price Changed

$59,900

$44/sq ft

Nov 1, 2013

Listed

$69,900

$52/sq ft

Nov 1, 2013

Listed

$54,500

$40/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,879 (+45.4%)

$114,750 + $175,668

$290,418

2024

$1,980 (+6.5%)

$114,750 + $175,668

$290,418

2023

$1,859 (+2.3%)

$26,900 + $115,016

$141,916

2022

$1,816 (+0.5%)

$26,900 + $115,016

$141,916

2021

$1,808 (+2.4%)

$26,900 + $115,016

$141,916

2020

$1,765

$26,900 + $115,016

$141,916

2019

$1,765 (+10.6%)

$26,900 + $115,016

$141,916

2018

$1,596 (+0.7%)

$16,812 + $100,818

$117,630

2017

$1,584 (+3.5%)

$16,812 + $100,818

$117,630

2016

$1,530 (+34.2%)

$16,812 + $100,818

$117,630

2014

$1,140 (+3.1%)

$17,459 + $64,923

$82,382

2013

$1,105 (+2.3%)

$17,459 + $64,923

$82,382

2012

$1,081 (+0.7%)

$17,459 + $64,923

$82,382

2011

$1,074

$17,459 + $64,923

$82,382

Tax history for 1903 Essex Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,879 (+45.4%)

$114,750 + $175,668

$290,418

2024

$1,980 (+6.5%)

$114,750 + $175,668

$290,418

2023

$1,859 (+2.3%)

$26,900 + $115,016

$141,916

2022

$1,816 (+0.5%)

$26,900 + $115,016

$141,916

2021

$1,808 (+2.4%)

$26,900 + $115,016

$141,916

2020

$1,765

$26,900 + $115,016

$141,916

2019

$1,765 (+10.6%)

$26,900 + $115,016

$141,916

2018

$1,596 (+0.7%)

$16,812 + $100,818

$117,630

2017

$1,584 (+3.5%)

$16,812 + $100,818

$117,630

2016

$1,530 (+34.2%)

$16,812 + $100,818

$117,630

2014

$1,140 (+3.1%)

$17,459 + $64,923

$82,382

2013

$1,105 (+2.3%)

$17,459 + $64,923

$82,382

2012

$1,081 (+0.7%)

$17,459 + $64,923

$82,382

2011

$1,074

$17,459 + $64,923

$82,382

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.35 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,352

Year built

1953

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Durham County

APN

120395

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 1, 2026.

RU-5

F/J-B

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.

Zone overlays

Watershed Protection Overlay - Falls/Jordan District B

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Community / recreation center

Jul 3, 2017 • Final

Plumbing

Install a new electric water heater and a washing machine.

Plumbing

Water heater

Jul 30, 2015 • Final

Electrical

Rewire the heating and air conditioning system and two ceiling fans. Install electrical connections for two fixtures, one dishwasher, and one central air conditioning unit.

Electrical

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

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage Faces Side, Gravel

Interior

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3

Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range Hood
Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Living/Dining Room Combination, Tile Counters
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Building Area Total: 1349.0
Structure Type: Site Built

Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters

Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1349.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Ownership Type: Other

Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.35
Lot Size Area: 0.35
Lot Size Dimensions: 150X113X136X74
Lot Size Square Feet: 15246.0
Lot Size Units: Acres

Financial

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available
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: Unknown

School Information
Elementary School: Durham - Eastway
Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Lucas
High School: Durham - Northern

Location Information
County Or Parish: Durham
Directions: Cheek Rd North from US 70, right on Essex, house on corner.
Latitude: 36.004459
Longitude: -78.873367
Postal Code: 27704

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,352
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 120395

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 1, 2026

Other

Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2015-08-03

Around this home

Schools

Y E Smith Elementary

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi

4/10

Brogden Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi

5/10

Riverside High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.8mi

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 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

Durham, NC • 27704

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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

$299,000 – $361,000

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Home values near 1903 Essex Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1906 Essex Rd, Durham, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1903 Sq. Ft.	$297,947
1909 Essex Rd, Durham, NC 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1521 Sq. Ft.	$288,819

Address	Redfin Estimate
1905 Essex Rd, Durham, NC 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1315 Sq. Ft.	$283,602
1911 Essex Rd, Durham, NC 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1436 Sq. Ft.	$256,739

Address	Redfin Estimate
1913 Essex Rd, Durham, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1736 Sq. Ft.	$359,435
1907 Essex Rd, Durham, NC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1044 Sq. Ft.	$252,925

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