Nicely updated cottage near the I-85 and Museum of LIfe and Science. Super convenient to Duke and downtown. New ktchen cabinets with granite counter tops. Remodeled, , tile bathroom. Refinished Hardwood floors. Fireplace with gas logs. New Roof. Sellers are to install new heating and air system on 5/17.
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
8,145 sq ftLot Size
$296Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Douglas Osborn• Weichert, Realtors-Mark Thomas
This ranch house is located in Durham, North of Interstate 85, and off of North Duke St. The house features new/refinished hardwood floors, new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, bathrooms, and new light fixtures. There is a laundry room off of...
the kitchen that has access to the backyard. The main entrance of the home is from the screened porch. The backyard is fenced, and the house has a spacious driveway on the side.
9 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Fixer Upper in Durham’s Northgate Park area. 3 bed/1 bath, 1170 sf brick ranch. Convenient to I-85 and N. Duke St. Walk to Northgate Park, Museum of Life & Sciences, and Club Blvd Humanities Magnate School. Fireplace. Fenced yard, concrete driveway. Desirable area – many nearby houses have recently sold very quickly at attractive $/sf. Selling as-is.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,970 (+6.0%)
$145,775 + $153,859
$299,634
2024
$2,803 (+6.5%)
$145,775 + $153,859
$299,634
2023
$2,632 (+2.3%)
$44,512 + $156,454
$200,966
2022
$2,572 (+0.5%)
$44,512 + $156,454
$200,966
2021
$2,560 (+2.4%)
$44,512 + $156,454
$200,966
2020
$2,500
$44,512 + $156,454
$200,966
2019
$2,500 (+25.8%)
$44,512 + $156,454
$200,966
2018
$1,987 (+28.9%)
$26,707 + $119,771
$146,478
2017
$1,542 (+3.5%)
$26,707 + $87,812
$114,519
2016
$1,490 (−20.7%)
$26,707 + $87,812
$114,519
2014
$1,879 (+3.1%)
$22,491 + $113,262
$135,753
2013
$1,822 (+2.3%)
$22,491 + $113,262
$135,753
2012
$1,781 (+0.7%)
$22,491 + $113,262
$135,753
2011
$1,769
$22,491 + $113,262
$135,753
Tax history for 2118 Ruffin St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,970 (+6.0%)
$145,775 + $153,859
$299,634
2024
$2,803 (+6.5%)
$145,775 + $153,859
$299,634
2023
$2,632 (+2.3%)
$44,512 + $156,454
$200,966
2022
$2,572 (+0.5%)
$44,512 + $156,454
$200,966
2021
$2,560 (+2.4%)
$44,512 + $156,454
$200,966
2020
$2,500
$44,512 + $156,454
$200,966
2019
$2,500 (+25.8%)
$44,512 + $156,454
$200,966
2018
$1,987 (+28.9%)
$26,707 + $119,771
$146,478
2017
$1,542 (+3.5%)
$26,707 + $87,812
$114,519
2016
$1,490 (−20.7%)
$26,707 + $87,812
$114,519
2014
$1,879 (+3.1%)
$22,491 + $113,262
$135,753
2013
$1,822 (+2.3%)
$22,491 + $113,262
$135,753
2012
$1,781 (+0.7%)
$22,491 + $113,262
$135,753
2011
$1,769
$22,491 + $113,262
$135,753
*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
8,276 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,170
Year built
1946
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
106430
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
Mar 28, 2019 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Jun 8, 2018 • Final
Mechanical
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Building Area Total: 1221.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1221.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.19
Lot Size Area: 0.19
Lot Size Dimensions: 33 +24+24+36X125 33+24+24+36 X 91+ 41
Lot Size Square Feet: 8145.72
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: FHA
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air, Gas Pack
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: Duke Street to Hudson. East on Hudson, north on Ruffin. Property immediately to the right.
Latitude: 36.02376
Longitude: -78.90241
Postal Code: 27704
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,170
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 106430
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2017-07-02
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-06-18T02:44:49Z
Price Change Timestamp: 2017-05-09T23:28:35Z
Listing Price Information
Previous List Price: 235000.0
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Schools
Club Boulevard Elementary
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Brogden Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
Riverside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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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
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Estimated sale price
$343,000 – $416,000
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