When was property at 205 West Markham Avenue built and last sold?

The property at 205 West Markham Avenue was built in 1939 and last sold on Jun 24, 2016 for $391,500.

How much is this home worth?

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Durham

27701

Duke Park

205 W Markham Avenue

$760,000

● House - Off Market

205 W Markham Avenue

Durham, NC 27701

4 Beds

2 Baths

2,082 Ft²

$4,114

Est. Monthly

3.23%

Cap Rate

About This Property

Discover the charm of a classic 1930s home in the highly sought-after Duke Park! 205 W Markham blends historic character with a bright, inviting atmosphere. The welcoming screened-in porch is perfect for entertaining, while the wooded backyard provides a serene retreat where you can enjoy nature right from your window. With a flexible layout, this four-bedroom home offers the option of a primary suite on either the main or second floor to suit your needs. Major updates have already been taken care of, including a new roof (2022), a new HVAC system (2024), and a new hot water heater (2016)-giving you peace of mind on big-ticket items. Located just moments from Duke Park and the highly anticipated Durham Rail Trail, this home offers unbeatable convenience. Plus, you're only minutes from the Durham Farmers' Market, downtown restaurants, and local shops. Don't miss the opportunity to own this charming, move-in-ready gem in a prime location!

Unit Size

2,082 Ft²

Days on Market

Land Size

0.17 acres

Price per sqft

$360

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

$436

HOA Dues

Year Built

1939

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Last updated: 2 years ago (TMLS #10083774)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
May 1, 2025	Sold	Premium
Sold
Apr 1, 2025	In contract	-
In contract
Mar 21, 2025	Listed by Urban Durham Realty	$749,000
Listed by Urban Durham Realty
Jul 25, 2016	Sold	Premium
Sold
Oct 14, 2015	Sold	Premium
Sold

Property Highlights

Parking Available

Air Conditioning

Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1939

Effective Year Built: 1939
Total Rooms: 6
Bedroom Count: 4
Bathroom Count: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Partial Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures: 10
Building Condition: 0
Building Quality: 0
Construction Type: 17
Building Style: 4
Exterior Walls Type: 18
Interior Walls Type: 0
Roof Shape Type: 0
Roof Cover Type: 15
Floor Count: 150
Floor Cover: 0
Basement Type: 9
Basement Area: 507
Garage Type: 0
Parking Space Count: 0
Patio Type: 0
Porch Type: 0
Pool Type: 0

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 7,405

Lot Size Depth Feet: 1,500
Lot Size Frontage Feet: 500
Total Building Area: 1,976
Building Area: 1,976
Building Area Measurement: E

Heating and Cooling

Fireplace Count: 1

Air Conditioning: 13
Heating: 24
Heated Square Feet: 1,976
Heating Fuel Type: 0

Utilities

Sewer System: 1

Water Service: 0

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Subdivision: WRIGHT-MASON REALTY CO
Land Acres: 0000000170
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: 111
Legal Description 1: WRIGHT-MASON REALTY CO/BL K:A/LT#06 PL00006A-000049

Neighborhood

School District Name: Durham Public Schools

School Tax District Code 2: CTY DURHAM
Census Tract: 000200

Zoning

Zoning: RU-5

Geography

Assessors Map Reference: BK 6A PG 49

Parcel: 109379
Block: A
Lot: 6
Municipality: CITY OF DURHAM
Latitude: 36.0098
Longitude: -78.895

Address

Full Address: 205 W Markham Ave

Address - House Number: 205
Street Direction: W
Address - Street Name: Markham
Address - Suffix Type: Ave
State: NC
City Name: Durham
Carrier Code: C004
4-Digit Zip Code: 1316
Zip Code: 27701

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2023

Tax Amount: $491,266

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.1711

Valuation Date: Oct 25, 2023
Confidence Score: 78
Final Value: 661,198
High Value: 774,344
Low Value: 548,053

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Market Valuation

Market Total Value: $375,040

Market Land Value: $87,900
Market Improvement Value: $287,140

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2023

Assessed Total Value: $375,040
Assessed Land Value: $87,900
Assessed Improvements Value: $287,140

Sales

Current Sale Contract Date: Jun 24, 2016

Current Sale Recording Date: Jul 25, 2016
Current Sale Price:

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Current Sale Document Type: 71
Current Sale Input Document Number: 2016024823
Previous Sale Recording Date: Oct 14, 2015
Previous Sale Contract Date: Oct 07, 2015
Previous Sale Amount: $387,000
Previous Sale Document Type: 71

Last Sale Mortgage

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Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$468,263

Sale Price/ft²

$319

Below Asking

0.02%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

1421 ft²

Average Home Age

32.6 years

Currently For Sale

17 Listings

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

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Listed by: Mary R Hunter, Urban Durham Realty
Last Updated: 2 years ago
Data Source: TMLS, MLS# 10083774

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205 W Markham Avenue

About This Property

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Overview

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Neighborhood

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About Duke Park

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