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Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$264Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Kristina Woods• Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham
Bought with Joel Sivertsen• NorthGroup Real Estate, Inc.
*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
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,360
Year built
1946
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
106434
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
May 17, 2013 • Final
Electrical
Connect a bathroom exhaust fan and a kitchen range hood.
Electrical
Feb 26, 2013 • Final
Mechanical
Install a bathroom fan and range hood. Replace or convert the heating and cooling system.
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
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Open Parking: Yes
Open Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Driveway, On Street
Parking Total: 3
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Interior Features
Laundry Features: In Kitchen
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Gas Log
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
Building Area Total: 1420.0
Structure Type: House
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Front Porch, Glass Enclosed, Rear Porch, Screened
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Rain Gutters
Fencing: Back Yard
Roof: Shingle
Property information
Accessibility Features: Accessible Approach with Ramp
Above Grade Finished Area: 1420.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Levels: One
Other Structures: Garage(s), Storage, Workshop
Property Condition: Fixer
Land Information
Horse: No
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.25
Lot Size Area: 0.25
Lot Size Square Feet: 10890.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 3300.35
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Central, Natural Gas
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Amenities: None
School Information
Elementary School: Durham - Club Blvd
Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Brogden
High School: Durham - Riverside
Location Information
County Or Parish: Durham
Directions: Take I -85N towards Durham, Exit 176 onto Duke St, Right on Ruby Street, Left on Ruffin, Home is on the Right
Latitude: 36.023081
Longitude: -78.902389
Postal Code: 27704
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Community Information
Community Features: Historical Area, Park, Playground, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s)
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,360
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 106434
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
In Kitchen
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2025-04-30
Documents Change Timestamp: 2025-04-04T21:05:13Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2025-04-04T16:14:48Z
Around this home
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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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 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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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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
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$357,000 – $432,000
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