Welcome to 2015 Walnut Street, a classic ranch-style home nestled in the heart of Durham's sought-after Watts Hospital-Hillandale neighborhood. This classic home offers 1,071 square feet of living space, 3-bedrooms and 2 baths, all situated on a spacious 0.40-acre lot—providing plenty of room to garden, entertain, or expand. Whether you're a first-time buyer, seasoned investor, or someone looking to be close to all things Durham, this home is full of potential. The seller's preference is to sell the property AS-IS, presenting a great opportunity for buyers looking to add their personal touch or make upgrades over time. Located just minutes from Duke University, Duke Hospital, and the vibrant 9th Street district, you'll enjoy easy access to some of the best shopping, dining, and entertainment in the area. The home is also served by the well-regarded E. K. Powe Elementary, Brogden Middle, and Riverside High School. Video recording in place. Don't miss this chance to own a piece of Durham's charm in one of its most established and walkable neighborhoods.
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$355Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Scott Watson• Coldwell Banker Advantage
Bought with Christopher Moyer• Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.4 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,071
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
125189
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 1, 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
Aug 5, 2026 • Active
Mechanical
Addition
Kitchen
Remodel
Aug 5, 2026 • Active
Plumbing
Addition
Kitchen
Plumbing
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
Open Parking: Yes
Open Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Total: 3
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
Room Information
Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Board & Batten Siding, Masonite
Building Area Total: 1071.0
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Pillar/Post/Pier
Roof: Composition
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1071.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.4
Lot Size Area: 0.4
Lot Size Square Feet: 17424.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 3313.22
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Central
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
School Information
Elementary School: Durham - E K Powe
Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Brogden
High School: Durham - Riverside
Location Information
County Or Parish: Durham
Directions: Take Guess Rd. and Turn onto Sovereign St. then take a left onto Walnut St. Home will be on the right. Look for my sign.
Latitude: 36.025497
Longitude: -78.926206
Postal Code: 27705
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,071
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 125189
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 1, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2025-07-16
Documents Change Timestamp: 2025-05-29T16:42:04Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2025-05-29T17:06:07Z
Around this home
Schools
E K Powe Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
6/10
Brogden Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
5/10
Riverside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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, 15 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 • 27705
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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.
9 hrs
5.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$362,000 – $438,000
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