When was property at 128 Nelson Street built and last sold?

The property at 128 Nelson Street was built in 1951 and last sold on Jun 19, 2002 for $115,000.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 128 Nelson Street is $219,985.

What are some comparable homes to 128 Nelson Street?

There are currently no comparable homes to 128 Nelson Street.

Durham

27707

128 Nelson Street

$200,000

● House - Off Market

128 Nelson Street

Durham, NC 27707

2 Beds

2 Baths

1,570 Ft²

$1,205

Est. Monthly

About This Property

Investor Opportunity in Prime Durham Location! Unlock the potential of 128 Nelson St, a 2-bed, 2-bath home tucked in the sought-after West College Heights community. This property is ideal for renovators, buy and-hold investors, or anyone looking to build serious equity in a rapidly growing area. Enjoy unmatched

convenience with a 5-minute walk to NCCU and a 10- minute stroll to Downtown Durham, home to some of the Triangle's best dining, nightlife, and entertainment. With

no HOA, flexible use possibilities, and a vacant home ready for viewing anytime, this is a rare opportunity to secure a value-add project in the heart of the Bull City. Don't miss your chance to transform this space into a profitable investment or standout rental! Some photos have been virtually staged to illustrate potential furniture placement and to digitally remove personal items or

clutter; the home is not currently furnished as shown.

Unit Size

1,570 Ft²

Days on Market

Land Size

0.21 acres

Price per sqft

$133

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

$178

HOA Dues

Year Built

1951

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Last updated: 11 months ago (TMLS #10135048)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Dec 19, 2025	Sold	Premium
Sold
Dec 9, 2025	In contract	-
In contract
Nov 26, 2025	Listed by Chosen Real Estate Group	$209,000
Listed by Chosen Real Estate Group
Jun 28, 2002	Sold	Premium
Sold

Property Highlights

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Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1951

Effective Year Built: 1951
Total Rooms: 4
Bedroom Count: 2
Bathroom Count: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Partial Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures: 8
Building Condition: 0
Building Quality: 0
Construction Type: 17
Building Style: 11
Exterior Walls Type: 3
Interior Walls Type: 0
Roof Shape Type: 0
Roof Cover Type: 15
Floor Count: 100
Floor Cover: 0
Basement Type: 5
Basement Area: 0
Garage Type: 1
Garage Square Area: 276
Parking Space Count: 1
Patio Type: 0
Porch Type: 0
Pool Type: 0

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 9,148

Lot Size Depth Feet: 1,350
Lot Size Frontage Feet: 680
Total Building Area: 1,570
Building Area: 1,570
Building Area Measurement: E

Heating and Cooling

Fireplace Count: 1

Air Conditioning: 13
Heating: 24
Heated Square Feet: 1,570
Heating Fuel Type: 0

Utilities

Sewer System: 1

Water Service: 0

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Subdivision: WEST COLLEGE HGHTS
Land Acres: 0000000210
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: 111
Legal Description 1: WEST COLLEGE HGHTS/BLK:B/ LT#08 PL000015-000098

Neighborhood

School District Name: Durham Public Schools

School Tax District Code 2: CTY DURHAM
Census Tract: 001303

Zoning

Zoning: RU-5

Geography

Assessors Map Reference: BK 15 PG 98

Parcel: 117131
Block: B
Lot: 8
Municipality: CITY OF DURHAM
Latitude: 35.9734
Longitude: -78.906

Address

Full Address: 128 Nelson St

Address - House Number: 128
Address - Street Name: Nelson
Address - Suffix Type: St
State: NC
City Name: Durham
Carrier Code: C032
4-Digit Zip Code: 3108
Zip Code: 27707

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2023

Tax Amount: $200,837
Initial Tax Delinquent Year: 2020

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.1694

Valuation Date: Oct 25, 2023
Confidence Score: 78
Final Value: 330,409
High Value: 386,412
Low Value: 274,407

Market Valuation

Market Total Value: $153,322

Market Land Value: $30,200
Market Improvement Value: $123,122

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2023

Assessed Total Value: $153,322
Assessed Land Value: $30,200
Assessed Improvements Value: $123,122

Sales

Current Sale Contract Date: Jun 19, 2002

Current Sale Recording Date: Jun 28, 2002
Current Sale Price:

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Current Sale Document Type: 71

Last Sale Mortgage

First Mortgage Lender:

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First Mortgage Transaction Date:

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First Mortgage Loan Amount:

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First Mortgage Terms:

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First Mortgage Loan Due Date:

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Financing

First Mortgage Financing Type: ADJ

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Comparables

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Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$415,000

Sale Price/ft²

$234

Below Asking

0.02%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

1908 ft²

Average Home Age

31.2 years

Currently For Sale

1104 Listings

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

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Listed by: Nicholas Huscroft, Chosen Real Estate Group
Last Updated: 11 months ago
Data Source: TMLS, MLS# 10135048

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128 Nelson Street

About This Property

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About Durham

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