Incredible opportunity-popular Northgate Park area! Just 2 blocks to park with its playground, walking paths, weekly food trucks and music, dog park, so much more! Easy bike access to Museum of LS or downtown via Ellerbe Creek trail. Historic house on corner lot with huge garden space and 2 car garage. So much to love! Historic details, hardwood floors, screen porch, fabulous claw foot tub! Washer and Dryer. Owners added a door to allow easy access to back yard fenced area and patio. See video and 3D Tour
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
9,321 sq ftLot Size
$335Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by JoEllen Mason• Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Bought with Sam Poole• Nest Realty of the Triangle
Once rehabbed this home should comp out in 150-160k range depending on improvements. Well built 2 car garage/workshop. Huge floored attic for storage or add living area. Smart investment for owner/occupant willing to add sweat equity. Seller to make NO REPAIRS. Make changes you want, as you want. Great value in Northgate. INVESTORS or not . ..
Public Records
Dec 12, 2000
Sold
$110,000
$105/sq ft
TMLS #574031
Dec 12, 2000
Sold
$109,900
$104/sq ft
Nov 10, 2000
Listed
$114,900
$109/sq ft
CHARMING BUNGALOW W/ HRDWD FLOORS, FIREPLACE, HANDCRAFTED KIT CABINETS, DET WKSHOP & 1-CAR GARAGE, GAS PAC, CYPRUS PANELLING IN LR AND 1 BEDROOM, REF, WASHER & DRYER OF NO VALUE INCLUDED. STAINED CYPRUS PANELLING ON EXTERIOR.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,738 (+13.4%)
$148,225 + $132,003
$280,228
2024
$2,414 (+6.5%)
$148,225 + $127,975
$276,200
2023
$2,267 (+2.3%)
$45,525 + $127,556
$173,081
2022
$2,215 (+0.5%)
$45,525 + $127,556
$173,081
2021
$2,205 (+2.4%)
$45,525 + $127,556
$173,081
2020
$2,153
$45,525 + $127,556
$173,081
2019
$2,153 (+25.7%)
$45,525 + $127,556
$173,081
2018
$1,713 (+0.7%)
$27,315 + $98,935
$126,250
2017
$1,700 (+3.5%)
$27,315 + $98,935
$126,250
2016
$1,642 (−12.0%)
$27,315 + $98,935
$126,250
2014
$1,865 (+3.2%)
$25,268 + $109,468
$134,736
2013
$1,808 (+2.3%)
$25,268 + $109,468
$134,736
2012
$1,768 (+0.7%)
$25,268 + $109,468
$134,736
2011
$1,756
$25,268 + $109,468
$134,736
Tax history for 618 Colgate St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,738 (+13.4%)
$148,225 + $132,003
$280,228
2024
$2,414 (+6.5%)
$148,225 + $127,975
$276,200
2023
$2,267 (+2.3%)
$45,525 + $127,556
$173,081
2022
$2,215 (+0.5%)
$45,525 + $127,556
$173,081
2021
$2,205 (+2.4%)
$45,525 + $127,556
$173,081
2020
$2,153
$45,525 + $127,556
$173,081
2019
$2,153 (+25.7%)
$45,525 + $127,556
$173,081
2018
$1,713 (+0.7%)
$27,315 + $98,935
$126,250
2017
$1,700 (+3.5%)
$27,315 + $98,935
$126,250
2016
$1,642 (−12.0%)
$27,315 + $98,935
$126,250
2014
$1,865 (+3.2%)
$25,268 + $109,468
$134,736
2013
$1,808 (+2.3%)
$25,268 + $109,468
$134,736
2012
$1,768 (+0.7%)
$25,268 + $109,468
$134,736
2011
$1,756
$25,268 + $109,468
$134,736
*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
9,148 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,148
Year built
1946
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
106436
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 1, 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 25, 2025 • Final
Building
ADU
Aug 10, 2020 • Final
Mechanical
Gas
Kitchen
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: 2
Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Gravel, Workshop in Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dryer, Washer
Interior Features: Bathtub Only, Ceiling Fan(s), Shower Only
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl
Room Information
Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 1052.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Porch, Screened
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Rain Gutters
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1052.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Other Structures: Workshop
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.21
Lot Size Area: 0.21
Lot Size Dimensions: 72x100x92x80x31 per tax map
Lot Size Square Feet: 9321.84
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 2153.0
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Gas Pack, Natural Gas
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air, Gas Pack
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Name: Northgate Park Nghbrhd As
Association Name: NPNA is optional
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
Association Fee Includes: Unknown
School Information
Elementary School: Durham - Glenn
Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Brogden
High School: Durham - Riverside
Location Information
County Or Parish: Durham
Directions: Club Blvd to Washington St. Cross over I-85 going away from downtown. Note bike lanes! Go around traffic circle and continue on Glendale. Left on Ruffin St. Left on Colgate St. House is on the corner of Colgate & Ruffin.
Latitude: 36.022707
Longitude: -78.902465
Postal Code: 27704
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,148
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 106436
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 1, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2020-06-05
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-06-17T21:27:03Z
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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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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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Estimated sale price
$336,000 – $406,000
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