This charming and recently updated Durham bungalow AND adjacent empty lot is a must-see urban oasis! Just inside the welcoming front porch is an open floor plan seamlessly connecting living and dining areas with a modern kitchen, featuring a beautiful island and stainless steel appliances. This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home, coupled with the endless possibilities of the empty lot, makes this a true gem! Just steps from the Co-Op, restaurants, shops, Duke University and Hospital and more, this home is a rare opportunity to own a piece of downtown Durham. Home and neighboring empty lot (717 Kent Street) being sold together.
Looking for an OPEN FLOOR PLAN? Look no further!This URBAN LIVING dream home is fully UPDATED w/ meticulously selected lux finishes. This spacious bungalow has 3 bds + 2 1/2 bths located in the West End N'HOOD. Just steps from parks, shopping & ent. ; Co-op Market & Grub, w/ Duke, DWTN & FWY just min. away. Loaded w/ tons of features, tile/laminate flrs, granite countrs, SS app. , walk-in shwr in 1st flr owner's mstr suite w/ dble vanity, 1st flr laundry, spacious bckyrd with lots of dedicated prking for guests.
Public Records
Jun 8, 2020
Sold
$72,000
$45/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 8, 2020
Sold
$140,000
$88/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,558 (+54.3%)
$224,000 + $336,643
$560,643
2024
$3,602 (+6.5%)
$224,000 + $336,643
$560,643
2023
$3,383 (+2.3%)
$69,750 + $188,484
$258,234
2022
$3,305 (+79.0%)
$69,750 + $188,484
$258,234
2021
$1,847 (+2.4%)
$69,750 + $188,484
$258,234
2020
$1,803
$69,750 + $75,230
$144,980
2019
$1,803 (+19.2%)
$69,750 + $75,230
$144,980
2018
$1,512 (+0.7%)
$27,900 + $83,595
$111,495
2017
$1,501 (+3.5%)
$27,900 + $83,595
$111,495
2016
$1,450 (+22.2%)
$27,900 + $83,595
$111,495
2014
$1,187 (+3.1%)
$11,682 + $74,106
$85,788
2013
$1,151 (+2.3%)
$11,682 + $74,106
$85,788
2012
$1,125 (+0.7%)
$11,682 + $74,106
$85,788
2011
$1,118
$11,682 + $74,106
$85,788
Tax history for 715 Kent St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,558 (+54.3%)
$224,000 + $336,643
$560,643
2024
$3,602 (+6.5%)
$224,000 + $336,643
$560,643
2023
$3,383 (+2.3%)
$69,750 + $188,484
$258,234
2022
$3,305 (+79.0%)
$69,750 + $188,484
$258,234
2021
$1,847 (+2.4%)
$69,750 + $188,484
$258,234
2020
$1,803
$69,750 + $75,230
$144,980
2019
$1,803 (+19.2%)
$69,750 + $75,230
$144,980
2018
$1,512 (+0.7%)
$27,900 + $83,595
$111,495
2017
$1,501 (+3.5%)
$27,900 + $83,595
$111,495
2016
$1,450 (+22.2%)
$27,900 + $83,595
$111,495
2014
$1,187 (+3.1%)
$11,682 + $74,106
$85,788
2013
$1,151 (+2.3%)
$11,682 + $74,106
$85,788
2012
$1,125 (+0.7%)
$11,682 + $74,106
$85,788
2011
$1,118
$11,682 + $74,106
$85,788
*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
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,204
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
114020
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
RU-5(2)
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:
Community / recreation center
Library
Oct 18, 2021 • Final
Plumbing
Renovate an existing house with a new interior wall layout and construct an addition to the back of the house. Install plumbing fixtures including water closets, lavatories, a bathtub, a shower, a sink, an electric water heater, and a washing machine.
Addition
Remodel
Oct 18, 2021 • Final
Building
Renovate an existing house with a new layout for interior walls. Construct an addition to the rear of the house.
Addition
Remodel
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: Asphalt, Driveway, Garage Faces Rear, On Street, Parking Pad
Parking Total: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave