When was property at 502 Canal Street built and last sold?

The property at 502 Canal Street was built in 1939 and last sold on Oct 6, 2015 for $100,000.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 502 Canal Street is $285,430.

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Durham

27701

502 Canal Street

Sold on Oct 13, 2026

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$280,000

● House - Off Market

502 Canal Street

Durham, NC 27701

4 Beds

2 Baths

1,289 Ft²

$1,903

Est. Monthly

About This Property

Ready for a front porch in downtown Durham to call your own? This four bedroom, two bath home is the one you've been waiting for this fall! Original hardwood floors in the living room and front 3 bedrooms add great character next to the updated kitchen and bathrooms. A large laundry room and fourth bedroom complete a layout perfect to work from home, allow for a roommate, or to set up as a gear room. This property is located in the heart of Durham, just a 10 minute walk to downtown and less than half a mile from Hatch Burritos, Vessel Coffee, and the Durham Beer Garden!

Unit Size

1,289 Ft²

Days on Market

48 days

Land Size

0.43 acres

Price per sqft

$232

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

$434

HOA Dues

Year Built

1939

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Last updated: 5 days ago (TMLS #10188760)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Oct 13, 2026	Sold	Premium
Sold
Sep 14, 2026	In contract	-
In contract
Aug 26, 2026	Listed by Urban Durham Realty	$299,000
Listed by Urban Durham Realty
Oct 14, 2015	Sold	Premium
Sold
May 13, 2015	Listed by Urban Durham Realty	$164,900
Listed by Urban Durham Realty
Aug 29, 2008	Sold	Premium
Sold

Property Highlights

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Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1939

Effective Year Built: 1939
Total Rooms: 2
Bedroom Count: 3
Bathroom Count: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Partial Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures: 10
Building Condition: 0
Building Quality: 0
Construction Type: 17
Building Style: 11
Exterior Walls Type: 18
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: 0
Parking Space Count: 0
Patio Type: 0
Porch Type: 0
Pool Type: 0

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 18,731

Lot Size Frontage Feet: 0
Total Building Area: 2,520
Building Area: 2,520
Building Area Measurement: E

Heating and Cooling

Air Conditioning: 13

Heating: 24
Heated Square Feet: 2,520
Heating Fuel Type: 0

Utilities

Sewer System: 1

Water Service: 0

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Subdivision: E C BELVIS SURVEY
Land Acres: 0000000430
Standard Land Use Code: 1110
County Land Use Code: 180
Legal Description 1: PROP-BRADFORD JAMES M-EST HER HOLMAN/TR#01 PL000133-000093

Neighborhood

School District Name: Durham Public Schools

School Tax District Code 2: CTY DURHAM
Census Tract: 000900

Zoning

Zoning: RS-M

Geography

Assessors Map Reference: BK 133 PG 93

Subdivision Tract Number: 1
Parcel: 110657
Municipality: CITY OF DURHAM
Latitude: 35.9984
Longitude: -78.8916

Address

Full Address: 502 Canal St

Address - House Number: 502
Address - Street Name: Canal
Address - Suffix Type: St
State: NC
City Name: Durham
Carrier Code: C031
4-Digit Zip Code: 2599
Zip Code: 27701

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2023

Tax Amount: $444,366

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.183

Valuation Date: Oct 25, 2023
Confidence Score: 63
Final Value: 181,858
High Value: 215,151
Low Value: 148,564

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Market Valuation

Market Total Value: $339,236

Market Land Value: $100,380
Market Improvement Value: $238,856

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2023

Assessed Total Value: $339,236
Assessed Land Value: $100,380
Assessed Improvements Value: $238,856

Sales

Current Sale Contract Date: Oct 06, 2015

Current Sale Recording Date: Oct 14, 2015
Current Sale Price:

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Current Sale Document Type: 71
Current Sale Input Document Number: 2015034348
Previous Sale Recording Date: Aug 29, 2008
Previous Sale Contract Date: Aug 29, 2008
Previous Sale Amount: $68,000
Previous Sale Document Type: 71

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About Durham

Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$415,000

Sale Price/ft²

$235

Below Asking

0.02%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

1915 ft²

Average Home Age

31.3 years

Currently For Sale

1099 Listings

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Listed by: Ellen P Bell, Urban Durham Realty
Last Updated: 5 days ago
Data Source: TMLS, MLS# 10188760

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