Location, Location, Location!!! Gorgeous, all-brick townhome in prime location overlooking Duke's East Campus. Walk to Duke, Whole Foods, 9th Street Shops & Restaurants and to Brightleaf Square & Downtown Durham! Enjoy city living that offers so much convenience to Duke University and Medical Center. Great floor plan! Large living room with high ceilings, hardwood floors and wall of windows offering views of East Campus & the ''Wall''. The cook's kitchen opens to the dining room which overlooks the elevated back deck where you can enjoy your morning coffee or relax with your favorite book. Second level boasts 2 spacious bedrooms both with en-suite bathrooms. Lower level offers tons of storage along with an over-sized one car garage and laundry room space with utility sink. Townhome can only be sold to a qualifying Duke Employee as a primary residence - Deed Restricted Property. Please refer to Covenants, Section XI for Qualifying Duke Employee Guidelines. Don't miss this rare opportunity!!
Est. $2,044 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1508 W Markham Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
TMLS #10092109
May 20, 2026
Sold
$499,500
$296/sq ft
May 6, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 15, 2026
Contingent
—
Jul 31, 2025
Relisted
—
Jul 22, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Apr 25, 2025
Listed
$499,500
$296/sq ft
TMLS #1859514
Dec 20, 2012
Sold
$233,500
$138/sq ft
Oct 17, 2012
Listed
$235,000
$139/sq ft
+20
Exclusive Duke Enclave Only for Sale to Qualified Employees. All Brick Townhome with Unfinished Basement. 10ft Ceilings Make This Home Live Large. 2 Large Bedrooms each with Bathroom. Hardwood Floors Throughout Main Level. Light Streams into Home Through Full Height Windows. Deck Overlooks Rear Courtyard. Large Garage. Views of Duke Campus. Walk to Duke, 9th Street and Whole Foods.
TMLS #1786409
Sep 3, 2011
Listing Removed
—
May 29, 2011
Listed
$240,000
$142/sq ft
TMLS #1000638
Jul 31, 2008
Sold
$255,000
$151/sq ft
Jul 23, 2008
Listing Removed
—
May 2, 2008
Listed
$269,000
$159/sq ft
TMLS #943464
Sep 4, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Jul 10, 2007
Listed
$269,900
$160/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 20, 2005
Sold
$230,000
$136/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 24, 2002
Sold
$183,000
$108/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,194 (+11.1%)
$200,000 + $323,967
$523,967
2024
$4,673 (+6.5%)
$200,000 + $323,967
$523,967
2023
$4,389 (+2.3%)
$60,000 + $275,028
$335,028
2022
$4,288 (+0.5%)
$60,000 + $275,028
$335,028
2021
$4,268 (+0.5%)
$60,000 + $275,028
$335,028
2020
$4,246
$60,000 + $281,370
$341,370
2019
$4,246 (+21.4%)
$60,000 + $281,370
$341,370
2018
$3,497 (+0.7%)
$40,000 + $217,817
$257,817
2017
$3,472 (+3.5%)
$40,000 + $217,817
$257,817
2016
$3,354 (−5.1%)
$40,000 + $217,817
$257,817
2014
$3,536 (+3.1%)
$51,100 + $204,400
$255,500
2013
$3,429 (+2.3%)
$51,100 + $204,400
$255,500
2012
$3,352 (+0.7%)
$51,100 + $204,400
$255,500
2011
$3,330
$51,100 + $204,400
$255,500
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,742 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,692
Year built
2001
Style
Townhouse
County
Durham County
APN
100043
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
RS-M
-H
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
Historic Districts Overlay
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Community / recreation center
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Attached Garage: Yes
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Open Parking: Yes
Open Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Faces Rear, On Street
Parking Total: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 2
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
Association Name: East Campus/Trinity Heights Association
Association Fee: 350.0
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds
School Information
Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Brogden
High School: Durham - Riverside
Location Information
County Or Parish: Durham
Directions: Travel North on Buchanan Blvd. to West Markham. Left at West Markham. The townhouse will be on your right across from Duke's East Campus. Street parking is available in front of the townhome or drive through the brick archway to park by the garage entrance and walk to the front of the townhome to access.
Latitude: 36.010023
Longitude: -78.916341
Postal Code: 27705
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,692
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1,742 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 2001
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 100043
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Lower Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2026-05-20
Documents Change Timestamp: 2026-01-08T17:55:10Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2025-04-26T01:36:40Z
Around this home
Schools
E K Powe Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
Brogden Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
5/10
Riverside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.2mi
3/10
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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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Historical weather
Durham, NC • 27705
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.7 hrs
6.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$500,000 – $605,000
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