Northgate Park renovation opportunity! Adorable 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Brick Hip-roofed English Cottage. On a corner lot. Driveway at rear off Glendale Avenue. The circa 1951 Cottage has a newer roof, good layout and many original details including oak floors. solid pine doors, casings, moldings, & windows Convenient front & side doors. The home will need extensive interior repairs. The Kitchen & bathroom have been removed, Status of systems unknown. Package HVAC system. Updated Electrical system. The leafy backyard has gates & a stockade fence. As-Is, Where Is. Minimum 1% due diligence fee. Cash or hard money loans only
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
6,098 sq ftLot Size
$188Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Ian Kipp• Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Bought with Amanda Bone• Taylor Realty & Investment Grp
Est. $1,618 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 2121 Ruffin St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
TMLS #10155262
May 29, 2026
Sold
$184,000
$188/sq ft
May 12, 2026
Pending
—
May 6, 2026
Relisted
—
May 6, 2026
Price Changed
$199,000
$203/sq ft
Mar 31, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 26, 2026
Listed
$219,000
$223/sq ft
TMLS #1661863
Oct 1, 2009
Sold
$133,000
$136/sq ft
Sep 4, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Apr 30, 2009
Listed
$135,000
$138/sq ft
+5
Back on Market/Buyer lost job! Classic Brick Ranch w/ complete new Kitchen, Bath, Carpet, Paint, Light Fixtures, Range/Oven, Landscaping & Driveway all in '09. New HVAC/Ducts in '05. Hwds under Carpet. Duke, Durham Regional, Elementary and Middle Schools, Mall, Northgate Park & Dog Park are within walking distance or just minutes away. $8,000 Tax Credit ends 11/30/2009-HURRY!!
TMLS #755388
Mar 30, 2005
Sold
$97,000
$99/sq ft
Mar 30, 2005
Sold
$97,000
$99/sq ft
Aug 11, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Jul 19, 2004
Listed
$99,900
$102/sq ft
Jul 19, 2004
Listed
$99,900
$102/sq ft
Great first home with all new carpet, large living room and master bedroom. Great schools (in the Riverside School District) conviently located with easy access to I-85. Desirable corner lot. Red storage shed doesn not convey.
Public Records
Sep 7, 2004
Sold
$97,000
$99/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 18, 1992
Sold
$64,500
$66/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,443 (+12.1%)
$139,650 + $106,799
$246,449
2024
$2,179 (+6.5%)
$139,650 + $106,799
$246,449
2023
$2,046 (+2.3%)
$42,750 + $113,443
$156,193
2022
$1,999 (+0.5%)
$42,750 + $113,443
$156,193
2021
$1,990 (+2.4%)
$42,750 + $113,443
$156,193
2020
$1,943
$42,750 + $113,443
$156,193
2019
$1,943 (+30.5%)
$42,750 + $113,443
$156,193
2018
$1,488 (+0.7%)
$25,650 + $84,067
$109,717
2017
$1,477 (+3.5%)
$25,650 + $84,067
$109,717
2016
$1,427 (−4.2%)
$25,650 + $84,067
$109,717
2014
$1,489 (+3.1%)
$17,657 + $89,961
$107,618
2013
$1,444 (+2.3%)
$17,657 + $89,961
$107,618
2012
$1,412 (+0.7%)
$17,657 + $89,961
$107,618
2011
$1,403
$17,657 + $89,961
$107,618
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
980
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
106474
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
Aug 26, 2022 • Final
Electrical
Perform a like-for-like electrical service changeout and replace the meter box.
Electrical
Electric meter
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: 3
Parking Total: 3
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: None
Laundry Features: None
Interior Features: Living/Dining Room Combination
Flooring: Laminate, Wood
Room Information
Has Basement
Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Building Area Total: 980.0
Structure Type: House
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Private Entrance
Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Property information
Living Area: 980
Above Grade Finished Area: 980.0
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Other
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Below Grade Finished Area Source: Other
Direction Faces: South
Levels: One
Land Information
Horse: No
Horse Amenities: None
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.14
Lot Size Area: 0.14
Lot Size Square Feet: 6098.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Zoning: R-5
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 2443.05
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Forced Air, Gas Pack
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Gas Pack
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
School Information
Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Brogden
High School: Durham - Riverside
Location Information
County Or Parish: Durham
Directions: From Major Bull. Head North on Corcoran St., which immediately becomes Foster St. and then Washington St. Stay straight. Cross over I-85 and pass through the roundabout. The house is on the corner of Glendale Ave. & Ruffin St.
Latitude: 36.024324
Longitude: -78.902562
Postal Code: 27704
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 980
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 106474
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
None
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2026-05-30
Documents Change Timestamp: 2026-03-26T11:29:10Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2026-03-26T11:29:10Z
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-05-07T00:27:07Z
Listing Price Information
Previous List Price: 219000.0
Around this home
Schools
Club Boulevard Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
Brogden Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
Riverside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
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, 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 • 27704
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Sun exposure
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$281,000 – $341,000
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