When was property at 1018 Wells Street built and last sold?

The property at 1018 Wells Street was built in and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $0.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 1018 Wells Street is $252,500.

What are some comparable homes to 1018 Wells Street?

There are currently no comparable homes to 1018 Wells Street.

Durham

27707

Forest Hills

1018 Wells Street

Sold on Oct 23, 2026

Map

$240,000

● Land - Off Market

1018 Wells Street

Durham, NC 27707

Studio

0 Bath

$1,412

Est. Monthly

About This Property

This is your chance! A rare opportunity to build in one of Durham's most sought-after historic neighborhoods. This roughly quarter-acre lot sits right on Wells Street in the Morehead Hill Historic District, offering the same tree-lined charm and character as its surrounding streets, just moments from Forest Hills Park and downtown Durham. According to the Durham Planning Department, the zoning for 1018 Wells Street is RS-10 Urban Tier, which allows for single-family and duplex configurations. This is an ideal chance for someone looking to design a home that honors the character of Morehead Hill while creating something entirely their own. Bring your vision to one of Durham's most established and beloved addresses. If you've been looking for the right place to build in Durham, you may as well call off the search, because it doesn't get much better than this!

Unit Size

Days on Market

97 days

Land Size

0.25 acres

Price per sqft

Property Type

Land

Property Taxes

$184

HOA Dues

Year Built

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Last updated: 2 days ago (TMLS #10181100)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Oct 23, 2026	Sold	Premium
Sold
Sep 11, 2026	In contract	-
In contract
Jul 18, 2026	Listed by Urban Durham Realty	$250,000
Listed by Urban Durham Realty

Property Highlights

Building Info

Overview

General

Bedroom Count: 0

Building Condition: 0
Building Quality: 0
Construction Type: 0
Building Style: 0
Exterior Walls Type: 0
Interior Walls Type: 0
Roof Shape Type: 0
Roof Cover Type: 0
Floor Cover: 0
Basement Type: 5
Basement Area: 0
Garage Type: 0
Parking Space Count: 0
Patio Type: 0
Porch Type: 0
Pool Type: 0

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 10,454

Lot Size Depth Feet: 2,120
Lot Size Frontage Feet: 510
Total Building Area: 0
Building Area: 0

Heating and Cooling

Air Conditioning: 0

Heating: 0
Heating Fuel Type: 0

Utilities

Sewer System: 1

Water Service: 0

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: V
Subdivision: PROP-HOOD G/WELLS ST LOTS
Land Acres: 0000000240
Standard Land Use Code: 8001
County Land Use Code: 311
Legal Description 1: PROP-HOOD G/WELLS ST LOTS /LT#04 GR PT MOREHEAD HI PL000010-000073

Neighborhood

School District Name: Durham Public Schools

School Tax District Code 2: CTY DURHAM
Census Tract: 000700

Zoning

Zoning: RS-10

Geography

Assessors Map Reference: BK 10 PG 73

Parcel: 115186
Lot: 4
Municipality: CITY OF DURHAM
Latitude: 35.9857
Longitude: -78.9155

Address

Full Address: 1018 Wells St

Address - House Number: 1018
Address - Street Name: Wells
Address - Suffix Type: St
State: NC
City Name: Durham
Carrier Code: C008
4-Digit Zip Code: 1622
Zip Code: 27707

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2023

Tax Amount: $89,551

Market Valuation

Market Total Value: $68,365

Market Land Value: $68,365

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2023

Assessed Total Value: $68,365
Assessed Land Value: $68,365

Data used for valuation calculations is provided by RealtyHop, and other third party sources

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Comparables

About Forest Hills

Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$629,900

Sale Price/ft²

$348

Below Asking

0.02%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

3096 ft²

Average Home Age

36.7 years

Currently For Sale

9 Listings

Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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Listed by: Manfred Franz, Urban Durham Realty
Last Updated: 2 days ago
Data Source: TMLS, MLS# 10181100

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