OFF MARKET

Off market aug 2019 for $155K

$288,819

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,033/mo

•

1,521

sq ft

1909 Essex Rd, Durham, NC 27704

About this home

Well maintained brick ranch conveniently located near Downtown Durham and Duke. 3 Bed / 1 Full, 1 1/2 Bath home. Original Hardwoods in living room, hallway, and two bedrooms. Engineered hardwoods in kitchen and eat-in breakfast area which has newer appliances. Roof redone in 2012. One car detached garage with extra workspace area that has been roofed in 2015. Newer HVAC that was replaced in 2014.

Single-familyProperty Type

1967Year Built

8,102 sq ftLot Size

$190Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Amy Huller • Mark Spain Real Estate

Listed by Zachary Foster • Mark Spain Real Estate

Bought with Neill Watson • Mallard Realty Group

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•Source:TMLS #2266238

Redfin Estimate

$288,819

$134K since sold in August 2019$1,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 0.1% lower than the average sale price ($289K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$285,000
A
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SOLD OCT 2, 2026
$240,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,516 sq ft
113 Herbert St, Durham, NC 27703
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$290,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,153 sq ft
1025 Juniper St, Durham, NC 27701
SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$150,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,088 sq ft
1004 Park Ave, Durham, NC 27701
SOLD SEP 22, 2026
$480,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,228 sq ft
311 Edward 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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123

6 MoM

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Sale history for 1909 Essex Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,953 (+53.0%)

$101,150 + $196,781

$297,931

2024

$1,930 (+6.5%)

$101,150 + $196,781

$297,931

2023

$1,812 (+2.3%)

$23,720 + $114,630

$138,350

2022

$1,771 (+0.5%)

$23,720 + $114,630

$138,350

2021

$1,762 (+2.4%)

$23,720 + $114,630

$138,350

2020

$1,721

$23,720 + $114,630

$138,350

2019

$1,721 (+25.0%)

$23,720 + $114,630

$138,350

2018

$1,377 (+0.7%)

$14,825 + $86,689

$101,514

2017

$1,367 (+3.6%)

$14,825 + $86,689

$101,514

2016

$1,320 (−19.7%)

$14,825 + $86,689

$101,514

2014

$1,644 (+3.1%)

$13,882 + $104,937

$118,819

2013

$1,594 (+2.3%)

$13,882 + $104,937

$118,819

2012

$1,559 (+0.7%)

$13,882 + $104,937

$118,819

2011

$1,549

$13,882 + $104,937

$118,819

Tax history for 1909 Essex Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,953 (+53.0%)

$101,150 + $196,781

$297,931

2024

$1,930 (+6.5%)

$101,150 + $196,781

$297,931

2023

$1,812 (+2.3%)

$23,720 + $114,630

$138,350

2022

$1,771 (+0.5%)

$23,720 + $114,630

$138,350

2021

$1,762 (+2.4%)

$23,720 + $114,630

$138,350

2020

$1,721

$23,720 + $114,630

$138,350

2019

$1,721 (+25.0%)

$23,720 + $114,630

$138,350

2018

$1,377 (+0.7%)

$14,825 + $86,689

$101,514

2017

$1,367 (+3.6%)

$14,825 + $86,689

$101,514

2016

$1,320 (−19.7%)

$14,825 + $86,689

$101,514

2014

$1,644 (+3.1%)

$13,882 + $104,937

$118,819

2013

$1,594 (+2.3%)

$13,882 + $104,937

$118,819

2012

$1,559 (+0.7%)

$13,882 + $104,937

$118,819

2011

$1,549

$13,882 + $104,937

$118,819

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,276 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,530

Year built

1967

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Durham County

APN

120399

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

Feb 1, 2022 • Final

Electrical

Perform a like-for-like electrical service changeout and replace the meter box.

Electrical

Electric meter

Aug 14, 2014 • Final

Mechanical

Replace a heat pump in the crawl space. This work involves the replacement or conversion of the heating and cooling system.

Heat pump

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
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Concrete, Detached, Driveway, Garage

Interior

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Half: 1

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3

Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Laundry Features: In Kitchen, Main Level
Interior Features: Bathtub Only, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Speed Internet, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Walk-In Closet(s), Other
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood

Room Information
Crawl Space

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Building Area Total: 1521.0
Structure Type: Site Built

Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Rain Gutters

Property information
Accessibility Features: Accessible Washer/Dryer
Above Grade Finished Area: 1521.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Ownership Type: Other

Green Features
Green Water Conservation: Low-Flow Fixtures

Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.19
Lot Size Area: 0.19
Lot Size Dimensions: 68x128x136x55
Lot Size Square Feet: 8102.16
Lot Size Units: Acres
Zoning: RU-5

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 1377.0

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Electric, Forced Air
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air

Location

HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0

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

Location Information
County Or Parish: Durham
Directions: Take Highway to West from Raleigh, take exit 286 onto Cheek Rd, turn left to go West, turn right on Essex Rd, home is on the left.
Latitude: 36.005016
Longitude: -78.87301
Postal Code: 27704

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,530
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1967
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 120399

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 1, 2026

Other

hidden custom fields
In Kitchen, Main Level

Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2019-08-02
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-06-17T22:51:42Z

Around this home

Schools

Y E Smith Elementary

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi

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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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

$275,000 – $333,000

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Home values near 1909 Essex Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1906 Essex Road, Durham, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1903 Sq. Ft.	$297,947
1913 Essex Road, Durham, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1736 Sq. Ft.	$359,435

Address	Redfin Estimate
1903 Essex Road, Durham, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1349 Sq. Ft.	$313,764
1911 Essex Road, Durham, NC 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1436 Sq. Ft.	$256,739

Address	Redfin Estimate
1905 Essex Road, Durham, NC 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1315 Sq. Ft.	$283,602
1917 Essex Road #A, Durham, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1230 Sq. Ft.	$312,314

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