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1205 Shepherd St Durham, NC 27707
$810,000
CLOSEDBeds
4
Baths
4
Sqft
3,537
Acres
0.24
Year
1960
Close Date
Jul 16, 2021
Property Type
Residential
Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Per Square Foot
$229
Date Listed
May 21, 2021
Description of 1205 Shepherd St, Durham, NC 27707
Listing details for 1205 Shepherd St, Durham, NC 27707 : The former home of legendary jazz pianist Mary Lou Williams, this thoughtfully renovated mid-century gem in historic Morehead Hill offers vintage cool w/an unbeatable outdoor oasis for entertaining & relaxing. Open kitchen w/breakfast nook; 4 big bedrooms, incl. master & guest suites; laundry room; oak floors. Enjoy peace of mind w/warrantied roof & multizone HVAC, new Andersen windows.Waterproofed basement w/finished rec room & bar offer lots more space for fun. Walk to downtown Durham, close to Duke/RTP
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Listing Updated : 06-19-2026 at 8:09 AM EDT
Property Details
Property Overview
Listing Price
$860,000
MLS #ID
2385138
Close Price
$810,000
Close Date
Jul 16, 2021
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Square Footage
3,537
Acres
0.24
Year
1960
Days on Site
757 Days
Property Type
Residential
Property Sub Type
Single-Family
Price per Sq Ft
$229
Date Listed
May 21, 2021
Location
Street Address
1205 Shepherd St
City
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
County
Neighborhood / Subdivision
Driving Directions
From areas south, travel north on University Drive right on Hermitage Court Drive and immediate right onto Shepherd. Travel across gravel stretch of road across Lakewood. House is on right.
Home Specification
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3 Full / 1 Half
Total Square Feet
3,537
Construction / Architecture
Year Built
1960
Style
Modern and National Historic Designation
Construction Materials
Brick Veneer and Wood Siding
New Construction
No
Price per Sq Ft
$229
Lot Features
Landscaped
Lot Size (Acres)
0.24
Lot Dimensions
69' x 153' x 69'153'
Interior Details
Interior Features
Bathtub Only, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Pantry, Shower Only, Smart Light(s), Tile Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower and Wet Bar
Appliances
Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator and Self Cleaning Oven
Flooring
Hardwood
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Count
2
Fireplace Features
Basement, Living Room and Wood Burning
Heating
Heat Pump, Natural Gas and Zoned
Cooling
Central Air and Heat Pump
Exterior Details
Garage
No
Parking Features
Garage Faces Front, On Street and Other
Patio & Porch Features
Patio
Exterior Features
Rain Gutters
Fencing
None
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Community Features
Historical Area and Playground
Taxes, HOA & Financing
HOA Fee Includes
Unknown
Room Details
| Room Type | Level |
|---|---|
| Entrance Hall | Main |
| Living Room | Main |
| Dining Room | Main |
| Family Room | — |
| Office | Main |
| Kitchen | Main |
| Breakfast Room | Main |
| Primary Bedroom | Second |
| Bedroom 2 | Second |
| Bedroom 3 | Second |
| Bedroom 4 | Second |
| Utility Room | — |
| Other | Second |
| Other | Basement |
| Recreation Room | — |
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Listing Provided By
Adam J Dickinson, 919-452-3751, Nest Realty of the Triangle
Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS
Source
Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 2385138
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Your home value estimate $826K – $1.13M
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Property History
DateEventPrice
7/16/2021
Sold
$810,000
$229/sqft
Source:Triangle, MLS #2385138
Triangle, MLS #2385138 5/21/2021
Listed for sale
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Source:Triangle, MLS #2385138
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