Very popular neighborhood near Duke and downtown Durham. This house is ready for upgrades by a new owner, or can continue to be rented by an investor. Long term tenant would prefer to stay in this property if the new owners wish.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
6,708 sq ftLot Size
$287Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Bill Hutchings• Hutchings Realty LLC
Bought with Bill Hutchings• Long & Foster Real Estate INC
Very popular neighborhood near Duke and downtown Durham. This house is ready for upgrades by a new owner, or can continue to be rented by an investor. Long term tenant would prefer to stay in this property if the new owners wish.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,764 (+189.8%)
$215,625 + $67,024
$282,649
2024
$1,298 (+6.5%)
$287,500 + $92,158
$379,658
2023
$1,219 (+2.3%)
$71,937 + $21,151
$93,088
2022
$1,191 (+0.5%)
$71,937 + $21,151
$93,088
2021
$1,186 (+2.4%)
$71,937 + $21,151
$93,088
2020
$1,158
$71,937 + $21,151
$93,088
2019
$1,158 (+30.0%)
$71,937 + $21,151
$93,088
2018
$891 (+0.7%)
$46,040 + $19,635
$65,675
2017
$884 (+3.6%)
$46,040 + $19,635
$65,675
2016
$854 (+50.9%)
$46,040 + $19,635
$65,675
2014
$566 (+3.0%)
$23,581 + $17,355
$40,936
2013
$549 (+2.3%)
$23,581 + $17,355
$40,936
2012
$537 (+0.7%)
$23,581 + $17,355
$40,936
2011
$534
$23,581 + $17,355
$40,936
Tax history for 920 Rome Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,764 (+189.8%)
$215,625 + $67,024
$282,649
2024
$1,298 (+6.5%)
$287,500 + $92,158
$379,658
2023
$1,219 (+2.3%)
$71,937 + $21,151
$93,088
2022
$1,191 (+0.5%)
$71,937 + $21,151
$93,088
2021
$1,186 (+2.4%)
$71,937 + $21,151
$93,088
2020
$1,158
$71,937 + $21,151
$93,088
2019
$1,158 (+30.0%)
$71,937 + $21,151
$93,088
2018
$891 (+0.7%)
$46,040 + $19,635
$65,675
2017
$884 (+3.6%)
$46,040 + $19,635
$65,675
2016
$854 (+50.9%)
$46,040 + $19,635
$65,675
2014
$566 (+3.0%)
$23,581 + $17,355
$40,936
2013
$549 (+2.3%)
$23,581 + $17,355
$40,936
2012
$537 (+0.7%)
$23,581 + $17,355
$40,936
2011
$534
$23,581 + $17,355
$40,936
*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
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
902
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
103232
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 1, 2026.
RU-5(2)
-H
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
Historic Districts Overlay
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Library
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 2
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Laundry Features: In Kitchen
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Flooring: Wood
Room Information
Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Building Area Total: 932.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 932.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.15
Lot Size Area: 0.15
Lot Size Dimensions: 53X149X42X136
Lot Size Square Feet: 6708.24
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Floor Furnace, Natural Gas
Cooling: No
Cooling Information: None
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
Association Fee Includes: Unknown
School Information
Elementary School: Durham - E K Powe
Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Githens
High School: Durham - Jordan
Location Information
County Or Parish: Durham
Directions: From Chapel Hill St intersection with Kent turn on Gattis. Take a right on Wilkerson and a quick left on Rome. The house will be straight ahead.
Latitude: 36.000389
Longitude: -78.916885
Postal Code: 27701
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 902
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 103232
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 1, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
In Kitchen
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2013-10-25
Around this home
Schools
Lakewood Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
3/10
Lakewood Montessori Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
10/10
Charles E Jordan Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.9mi
4/10
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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
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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Durham, NC • 27701
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$254,000 – $308,000
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