When was property at 903 West Markham Avenue built and last sold?

The property at 903 West Markham Avenue was built in 1925 and last sold on Jan 16, 2020 for $247,500.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 903 West Markham Avenue is $544,751.

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Durham

27701

Trinity Park

903 W Markham Avenue

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$540,000

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903 W Markham Avenue

Durham, NC 27701

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,552 Ft²

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About This Property

Classic Trinity Park charm meets single-level convenience at 903 W Markham Ave! This stunning 1,500+ sq ft bungalow offers timeless architectural details and pristine hardwood floors throughout. Step onto the iconic rocking-chair front porch and into a light-filled layout featuring a spacious living room, formal dining room, and an oversized kitchen designed for everyday living and entertaining. Accommodating 3 comfortable bedrooms and 1 bath, this home includes a dedicated flexible room-ideal for a home office, nursery, or creative studio. Unbeatable location just steps from Duke East Campus, Ninth Street dining, and downtown Durham. Rare one-level bungalow living in one of Durham's most coveted historic neighborhoods!

Unit Size

1,552 Ft²

Days on Market

20 days

Land Size

0.12 acres

Price per sqft

$348

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

$426

HOA Dues

Year Built

1925

Listed By

Jenny Barber

Allen Tate / Durham

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Last updated: 29 minutes ago (TMLS #10196198)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Oct 1, 2026	Listed by Howard Hanna Allen Tate Durham	$540,000
Listed by Howard Hanna Allen Tate Durham
Jan 30, 2020	Sold	Premium
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Property Highlights

Parking Available

Air Conditioning

Fireplace

Parking Details

Parking Features: On Street

Interior Details

Full Bathrooms: 1

Appliances: Electric Range

Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile

Door Features: Storm Door(s)

Laundry Features: Inside

Rooms: 4

Has Fireplace

Fireplace Features: Family Room

Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Details

Square Footage: 1551

Architectural Style: Ranch

Year Built: 1930

Building Area Total: 1551.98

Levels: One

Construction Materials: Frame

Patio and Porch Features: Front Porch

Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard

Lot Size Area: 0.12

Lot Size Units: Acres

Lot Size Acres: 0.12

Lot Size Square Feet: 5227

Lot Size Dimensions: 42x130

Water Source: Public

Financial Details

Tax Assessed Value: $515,039

Tax Annual Amount: $5,106

Utilities Details

Cooling Type: Central Air

Heating Type: Forced Air

Sewer : Public Sewer

Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1925

Effective Year Built: 1925
Total Rooms: 4
Bedroom Count: 3
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: 1,300
Lot Size Frontage Feet: 420
Total Building Area: 1,516
Building Area: 1,516
Building Area Measurement: E

Heating and Cooling

Fireplace Count: 1

Air Conditioning: 0
Heating: 4
Heated Square Feet: 1,516
Heating Fuel Type: 0

Utilities

Sewer System: 1

Water Service: 0

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Subdivision: T W YOUNG PROPERTY
Land Acres: 0000000120
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: 111
Legal Description 1: PROP-YOUNG T W/LT#02 TRINITY HEIGHTS/HD PL000019-000020

Neighborhood

School District Name: Durham Public Schools

School Tax District Code 2: CTY DURHAM
Census Tract: 000302

Zoning

Zoning: RU-5

Geography

Assessors Map Reference: BK 19 PG 20

Parcel: 102720
Lot: 2
Municipality: CITY OF DURHAM
Latitude: 36.0097
Longitude: -78.9059

Address

Full Address: 903 W Markham Ave

Address - House Number: 903
Street Direction: W
Address - Street Name: Markham
Address - Suffix Type: Ave
State: NC
City Name: Durham
Carrier Code: C005
4-Digit Zip Code: 1513
Zip Code: 27701

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2023

Tax Amount: $271,716

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.1721

Valuation Date: Oct 25, 2023
Confidence Score: 77
Final Value: 434,447
High Value: 509,245
Low Value: 359,648

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Market Valuation

Market Total Value: $207,433

Market Land Value: $112,200
Market Improvement Value: $95,233

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2023

Assessed Total Value: $207,433
Assessed Land Value: $112,200
Assessed Improvements Value: $95,233

Sales

Current Sale Contract Date: Jan 16, 2020

Current Sale Recording Date: Jan 30, 2020
Current Sale Price:

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Current Sale Document Type: 71
Current Sale Input Document Number: 2020003751

Last Sale Mortgage

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Financing

First Mortgage Financing Type: ADJ

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Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$699,900

Sale Price/ft²

$384

Below Asking

0.03%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

1633 ft²

Average Home Age

86.4 years

Currently For Sale

7 Listings

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

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Listed by: Jenny Barber, Howard Hanna Allen Tate Durham
Last Updated: 29 minutes ago
Data Source: TMLS, MLS# 10196198

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