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Durham 27701 Duke Park
406 E Markham Avenue
$421,829
● House - Off Market

406 E Markham Avenue

Durham, NC 27701
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
2 Baths, 1 Half Bath
square feet
2,140 Ft²
$3,163
Est. Monthly

About This Property

Historic charm meets modern comfort in this beautifully preserved Colonial Revival, built in the 1940s by noted Durham builder Thomas Wray Wilkinson as his own family home. A thoughtful renovation in 2007 earned a Durham Historic Preservation Award, honoring the home's heritage while enhancing everyday livability.

The interior offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and 2,140 square feet of updated living space, including a finished basement that works well as a third bedroom, office or flexible bonus area. The home also features a laundry room, two fireplaces, and a sunroom that is heated and cooled for comfortable year round use.

A one car garage and a new roof installed in 2021 add convenience and peace of mind. Classic details shine throughout, including gleaming hardwood floors, tile kitchen countertops, and timeless architectural elements that make the home both elegant and livable.

Outside, the backyard feels like a private sanctuary with two ponds, a stone patio, and a cascading waterfall. It is a rare and tranquil retreat just steps from downtown Durham, Duke's East Campus, and the vibrant Duke Park neighborhood. This home offers historic character, thoughtful updates, and an exceptional location all in one.
Unit Size
2,140 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.25 acres
Price per sqft
$257
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$462
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1945

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Last updated: 6 months ago (TMLS #10141337)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
May 21, 2026 Sold
Sold
May 6, 2026 In contract -
In contract
Apr 22, 2026 Price Decreased $550,000
↓ $20K (3.5%)
Price Decreased
Apr 9, 2026 Price Decreased $570,000
↓ $25K (4.2%)
Price Decreased
Mar 14, 2026 Price Decreased $595,000
↓ $4K (0.7%)
Price Decreased
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Property Highlights

Garage
Air Conditioning
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1945
  • Effective Year Built: 1945
  • Total Rooms: 3
  • Bedroom Count: 2
  • Bathroom Count: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures: 7
  • 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: 5
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 1
  • Garage Square Area: 528
  • Parking Space Count: 2
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 10,890
  • Lot Size Depth Feet: 1,350
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 770
  • Total Building Area: 1,615
  • Building Area: 1,615
  • Building Area Measurement: E

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 13
  • Heating: 24
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,615
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 1
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: PROP-DUKE B L NORTH DRHM
  • Land Acres: 0000000250
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 111
  • Legal Description 1: PROP-DUKE B L NORTH DRHM/ LT#02-03 PT PL000013-000025

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 13 PG 25
  • Parcel: 109520
  • Lot: 2,3
  • Municipality: CITY OF DURHAM
  • Latitude: 36.0099
  • Longitude: -78.8882

    Address

  • Full Address: 406 E Markham Ave
  • Address - House Number: 406
  • Street Direction: E
  • Address - Street Name: Markham
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: NC
  • City Name: Durham
  • Carrier Code: C026
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1348
  • Zip Code: 27701

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $490,999

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1711
  • Valuation Date: Oct 25, 2023
  • Confidence Score: 78
  • Final Value: 648,423
  • High Value: 759,382
  • Low Value: 537,464

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $374,837
  • Market Land Value: $93,600
  • Market Improvement Value: $281,237

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $374,837
  • Assessed Land Value: $93,600
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $281,237

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Feb 28, 2018
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Feb 28, 2018
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 71
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 2018006732
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When was property at 406 East Markham Avenue built and last sold?
The property at 406 East Markham Avenue was built in 1945 and last sold on Feb 28, 2018 for $426,500.
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