This 1930s bungalow has it all! Charming and well maintained home offers a spacious & flexible layout, 9ft. ceilings and original architectural details. Covered porch leads into a gracious living room, dining room, nook and large kitchen. 2 light-filled bedrooms & updated bath complete main home. 2-tiered deck, 330 sq. ft. detached studio with storage, wired walk in crawlspace and large attic offer endless possibilities. All of this in a sought after Durham location close to so much and on a private lot!
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
10,018 sq ftLot Size
$309Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Rebecca Barbee• Urban Durham Realty
Bought with Ian Kipp• Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Stellar 1930 bungalow filled with fabulous architectural detail. Beautiful built-in in breakfast area. Some wonderful remodeling with attention to period detail. * * * 400 sqft. detached studio in back! * * * Replacement windows. Oversized front porch. Double tiered deck. New water heater in '06, new AC in '99. A great opportunity.
Public Records
Mar 25, 2004
Sold
$167,000
$121/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 26, 1996
Sold
$94,000
$68/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,640 (+50.2%)
$289,050 + $179,010
$468,060
2024
$3,089 (+6.5%)
$289,050 + $179,010
$468,060
2023
$2,900 (+2.3%)
$49,320 + $172,107
$221,427
2022
$2,834 (+0.5%)
$49,320 + $172,107
$221,427
2021
$2,821 (+2.4%)
$49,320 + $172,107
$221,427
2020
$2,754
$49,320 + $172,107
$221,427
2019
$2,754 (+24.2%)
$49,320 + $172,107
$221,427
2018
$2,218 (+0.7%)
$30,825 + $132,658
$163,483
2017
$2,201 (+3.5%)
$30,825 + $132,658
$163,483
2016
$2,127 (+58.3%)
$30,825 + $132,658
$163,483
2014
$1,344 (+3.1%)
$31,687 + $65,419
$97,106
2013
$1,303 (+2.3%)
$31,687 + $65,419
$97,106
2012
$1,274 (+0.7%)
$31,687 + $65,419
$97,106
2011
$1,266
$31,687 + $65,419
$97,106
Tax history for 2508 Pickett Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,640 (+50.2%)
$289,050 + $179,010
$468,060
2024
$3,089 (+6.5%)
$289,050 + $179,010
$468,060
2023
$2,900 (+2.3%)
$49,320 + $172,107
$221,427
2022
$2,834 (+0.5%)
$49,320 + $172,107
$221,427
2021
$2,821 (+2.4%)
$49,320 + $172,107
$221,427
2020
$2,754
$49,320 + $172,107
$221,427
2019
$2,754 (+24.2%)
$49,320 + $172,107
$221,427
2018
$2,218 (+0.7%)
$30,825 + $132,658
$163,483
2017
$2,201 (+3.5%)
$30,825 + $132,658
$163,483
2016
$2,127 (+58.3%)
$30,825 + $132,658
$163,483
2014
$1,344 (+3.1%)
$31,687 + $65,419
$97,106
2013
$1,303 (+2.3%)
$31,687 + $65,419
$97,106
2012
$1,274 (+0.7%)
$31,687 + $65,419
$97,106
2011
$1,266
$31,687 + $65,419
$97,106
*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
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,382
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
121521
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 2
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Refrigerator, Washer
Directions: From Duke University Road, head southwest on Chapel Hill Road. Turn right on Pickett. Home is on the right. Please no more than 2-3 cars in driveway and do not pull in past side steps. Brick retaining wall runs along driveway.
Latitude: 35.976051
Longitude: -78.940347
Postal Code: 27705
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,382
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 121521
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 1, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Main Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2021-08-09
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-06-17T15:38:40Z
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Lakewood Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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Lakewood Montessori Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
10/10
Charles E Jordan Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
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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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$406,000 – $492,000
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