This Diamond on Ruffin is a quintessential Durham bungalow in popular Northgate Park and has been polished to welcome its new owners. This house lives large with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, along with a separate laundry room + nook which offers flexibility and functionality. The backyard is fully fenced and ready to contain your loved ones or garden. This home sparkles with recent improvements: New paint throughout, refinished hardwoods, granite counter tops, light fixtures and more.
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
9,147 sq ftLot Size
$292Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Alison Domnas• RED Collective
Bought with Chris Gorman• Keller Williams Preferred Realty
Sweet little house with hardwood floors under carpet. Living room has lovely fireplace. Formal dining room plus pine paneled den in addition to 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Porch has been enclosed for spacious, heated laundry room. Nice back yard.
TMLS #2152705
Dec 19, 2017
Sold
$232,000
$173/sq ft
Nov 13, 2017
Contingent
—
Oct 23, 2017
Price Changed
$244,900
$183/sq ft
Oct 18, 2017
Relisted
—
Sep 26, 2017
Contingent
—
Sep 22, 2017
Listed
$254,000
$190/sq ft
TMLS #987638
Apr 25, 2008
Sold
$147,000
$110/sq ft
Apr 2, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Mar 3, 2008
Listed
$156,900
$117/sq ft
+7
Glendale Heights(Northgate)cottage:new plumbing, elec, heat, int/ext paint, H2O heater, bath & front landscaping. Floors:hrdwds, tile, & slate. Fireplace for cozy cold nights. 3 bedrm, 2 bath w/ ideal yd. .. waiting for your pet or gardening expertise. Central to dwntwn, Duke, 9th St, shopping and arteries. Great neighbrhd & assoc. Check it out.
Public Records
Apr 17, 2003
Sold
$122,000
$91/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,005 (+12.9%)
$149,450 + $153,651
$303,101
2023
$2,662 (+2.3%)
$45,600 + $157,590
$203,190
2022
$2,601 (+0.5%)
$45,600 + $157,590
$203,190
2021
$2,588 (+2.4%)
$45,600 + $157,590
$203,190
2020
$2,527
$45,600 + $157,590
$203,190
2019
$2,527 (+40.1%)
$45,600 + $157,590
$203,190
2018
$1,804 (+1.2%)
$27,360 + $105,596
$132,956
2017
$1,783 (+3.5%)
$27,360 + $105,020
$132,380
2016
$1,722 (−5.7%)
$27,360 + $105,020
$132,380
2014
$1,827 (+3.1%)
$25,474 + $106,531
$132,005
2013
$1,771 (+2.3%)
$25,474 + $106,531
$132,005
2012
$1,732 (+0.7%)
$25,474 + $106,531
$132,005
2011
$1,721
$25,474 + $106,531
$132,005
Tax history for 2004 Ruffin St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,005 (+12.9%)
$149,450 + $153,651
$303,101
2023
$2,662 (+2.3%)
$45,600 + $157,590
$203,190
2022
$2,601 (+0.5%)
$45,600 + $157,590
$203,190
2021
$2,588 (+2.4%)
$45,600 + $157,590
$203,190
2020
$2,527
$45,600 + $157,590
$203,190
2019
$2,527 (+40.1%)
$45,600 + $157,590
$203,190
2018
$1,804 (+1.2%)
$27,360 + $105,596
$132,956
2017
$1,783 (+3.5%)
$27,360 + $105,020
$132,380
2016
$1,722 (−5.7%)
$27,360 + $105,020
$132,380
2014
$1,827 (+3.1%)
$25,474 + $106,531
$132,005
2013
$1,771 (+2.3%)
$25,474 + $106,531
$132,005
2012
$1,732 (+0.7%)
$25,474 + $106,531
$132,005
2011
$1,721
$25,474 + $106,531
$132,005
*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.
1,268
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
106531
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 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 9, 2018 • Final
Building
Remodel
Sep 27, 2013 • Final
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: Concrete, Driveway, On Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Interior Features: Bathtub Only, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Shower Only
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Room Information
Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Building Area Total: 1340.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Porch
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Rain Gutters
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1340.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.21
Lot Size Area: 0.21
Lot Size Dimensions: See plat
Lot Size Square Feet: 9147.6
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 85, take the Duke Street exit, north on Duke Street, right on Ruby, left on Ruffin. House is on the left.
Latitude: 36.02202
Longitude: -78.90242
Postal Code: 27704
Community Information
Community Features: Playground
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,268
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 106531
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2017-12-19
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-06-18T01:58:14Z
Price Change Timestamp: 2017-12-20T00:37:10Z
Listing Price Information
Previous List Price: 254000.0
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Schools
Club Boulevard Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Brogden Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
Riverside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
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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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$372,000 – $450,000
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