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Durham 27703
511 Commonwealth Street
$249,900
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511 Commonwealth Street

Durham, NC 27703
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
1 Bath
square feet
1,033 Ft²
$1,425
Est. Monthly

About This Property

Beautifully updated ranch home featuring new engineered wood floors throughout the main living areas and new carpet in the bedrooms. The kitchen has been refreshed with new quartz countertops, a stylish tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. The bathroom has been updated with a custom quartz vanity and tile floors, adding a fresh, contemporary touch. With thoughtful updates and modern finishes, this home offers comfortable, move-in-ready living.
Unit Size
1,033 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.12 acres
Price per sqft
$242
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$197
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1955

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Last updated: 7 hours ago (TMLS #10200135)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Oct 24, 2026 Listed by Grow Local Realty, LLC $249,900
Listed by Grow Local Realty, LLC
Sep 27, 2025 Price Decreased $219,000
↓ $20K (8.4%)
Price Decreased
Aug 11, 2025 Price Decreased $239,000
↓ $10K (4%)
Price Decreased
Jun 12, 2025 Listed $249,000
Listed
Wonderful opportunity to own this 3 bedroom, 1 bath home just minutes outside of downtown Durham! Convenient access to everything the city has to offer, as well as quick commute times to RTP and RDU. This home is clean and ready for someone to come along and make it their own!
May 18, 2022 Sold
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Property Highlights

Air Conditioning
Parking Details
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway
Interior Details
Full Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Bathtub/Shower Combination, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Primary Downstairs, Quartz Counters, Smooth Ceilings
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave
Flooring Type: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl, Tile
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Rooms: 6
Exterior Details
Square Footage: 1033
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Architectural Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1955
Building Area Total: 1033
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch
Lot Size Area: 0.12
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.12
Lot Size Square Feet: 5227
Water Source: Public
Financial Details
Tax Map Number: 85
Tax Assessed Value: $232,860
Tax Annual Amount: $2,367
Utilities Details
Cooling Type: Central Air
Heating Type: Central
Sewer : Public Sewer

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1955
  • Effective Year Built: 1955
  • Total Rooms: 2
  • Bedroom Count: 2
  • Bathroom Count: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures: 5
  • Building Condition: 0
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 17
  • Building Style: 11
  • Exterior Walls Type: 0
  • 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: 5,227
  • Lot Size Depth Feet: 1,080
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 500
  • Total Building Area: 1,034
  • Building Area: 1,034
  • Building Area Measurement: E

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 13
  • Heating: 8
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,034
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 1
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: PROP-WOODS LARKIN
  • Land Acres: 0000000120
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 111
  • Legal Description 1: PROP-WOODS LARKIN/LT#85 PL00005A-000005

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Durham Public Schools
  • School Tax District Code 2: CTY DURHAM
  • Census Tract: 001802

Zoning

  • Zoning: RU-5

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: BK 5A PG 5
  • Parcel: 131014
  • Lot: 85
  • Municipality: CITY OF DURHAM
  • Latitude: 35.9717
  • Longitude: -78.863

    Address

  • Full Address: 511 Commonwealth St
  • Address - House Number: 511
  • Address - Street Name: Commonwealth
  • Address - Suffix Type: St
  • State: NC
  • City Name: Durham
  • Carrier Code: C001
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 4427
  • Zip Code: 27703

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $129,048
  • Initial Tax Delinquent Year: 2021

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1844
  • Valuation Date: Oct 25, 2023
  • Confidence Score: 75
  • Final Value: 217,937
  • High Value: 258,141
  • Low Value: 177,733

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $98,518
  • Market Land Value: $16,860
  • Market Improvement Value: $81,658

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $98,518
  • Assessed Land Value: $16,860
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $81,658

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: May 16, 2022
  • Current Sale Recording Date: May 18, 2022
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 71
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 20540
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Feb 02, 2017
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Feb 02, 2017
  • Previous Sale Amount: $97,500
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 71
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 511 Commonwealth Street built and last sold?
The property at 511 Commonwealth Street was built in 1955 and last sold on May 16, 2022 for $200,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 511 Commonwealth Street is $248,050.
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