INVESTORS, SELLING AS IS. Earn a return by renovating one of the loveliest corner lots in the Merrick Moore community of NE Durham. Recent new construction infill in the neighborhood selling in the mid 400's makes this a great opportunity to build a new 2-story duplex or single family home to live, sell or rent! This 1959 2 BR 1 Bath home is on . 21 acres and is zoned RS-20. While the lot cannot be subdivided we believe a 2-story duplex can be built by addition.
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,148 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1962
Sq. Ft.
1,212
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
161157
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
RS-20
F/J-B
Residential Suburban Districts
The RS Districts are established to provide for orderly suburban residential development and redevelopment. A limited number of nonresidential uses are allowed, subject to the restrictions necessary to preserve the character of the suburban neighborhood. Multifamily development is permitted in areas designated RS-M, which 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
Dec 18, 2025 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Electric meter
Apr 28, 2025 • Final
Electrical
Addition
Electrical
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: No
Parking Features: On Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 2
Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Block
Building Area Total: 1200.0
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Block
Fencing: None
Roof: Shingle
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1200.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Property Condition: Fixer
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.21
Lot Size Area: 0.21
Lot Size Square Feet: 9147.6
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 1322.0
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Space Heater
Cooling: No
Cooling Information: None
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
School Information
Elementary School: Durham - Merrick-Moore
Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Neal
High School: Durham - Southern
Location Information
County Or Parish: Durham
Directions: East on Cheek Rd from 70, right on Rochester
Latitude: 36.002639
Longitude: -78.850662
Postal Code: 27704
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,212
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: 1962
County: Durham County
APN: 161157
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2024-07-31
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-07-11T19:50:52Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2024-07-11T16:26:37Z
Around this home
Schools
Merrick-Moore Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
7/10
Neal Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi
5/10
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
2/10
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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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° 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
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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.
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5.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$155,000 – $188,000
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