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126 Chestnut St Durham, NC 27707

$408,000

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Beds

Baths

Sqft

2,359

Acres

0.13

Year

1940

Close Date

Dec 29, 2016

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$173

Date Listed

Sep 6, 2016

Description of 126 Chestnut St, Durham, NC 27707

Listing details for 126 Chestnut St, Durham, NC 27707 : Nestled on a hill overlooking downtown, this Southside neighborhood 1940 renovation features 2300+ sf of quality craftsmanship and material! All NEW electrical, plumbing and 2xHVAC. Enjoy mornings on the front porch or evenings on the master deck overlooking the city, this home is a gem with every detail carefully considered. Within a 10 minute walk to American Tobacco Campus, stroll down the street to a Bulls game and walk home to a bubble bath and fire, this home was made for the beauty of living!

Listing Updated : 06-19-2026 at 8:05 AM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$449,900

MLS #ID

2088329

Close Price

$408,000

Close Date

Dec 29, 2016

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

2,359

Acres

0.13

Year

1940

Days on Site

765 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$173

Date Listed

Sep 6, 2016

Location

Street Address

126 Chestnut St

City

Durham

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27707

County

Durham

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Not In A Subdivision

Driving Directions

University Drive Turns into Lakewood heading toward downtown. From Lakewood Rd take a right onto South St then second left onto Chestnut.

Schools

Elementary School

Spaulding

Middle School

Githens

High School

Jordan

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

3 Full

Total Square Feet

2,359

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1940

Style

Bungalow and Craftsman

Construction Materials

Masonite

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$173

Lot Features

Open Lot

Lot Size (Acres)

0.13

Lot Dimensions

55 x 105 x 55 x 95.1

Interior Details

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Pantry, Separate Shower, Walk-In Closet(s) and Wired for Sound

Appliances

Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Microwave and Range Hood

Flooring

Ceramic Tile, Tile and Wood

Fireplace

Yes

Fireplace Count

Fireplace Features

Master Bedroom

Heating

Electric

Cooling

None

Exterior Details

Garage

Parking Features

Driveway and Gravel

Patio & Porch Features

Covered, Deck and Porch

Exterior Features

Fenced Yard

Fencing

None

Water Source

Public

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee Includes

Unknown

Room Details

Room Type	Level
Living Room	Main
Dining Room	Main
Kitchen	Main
Primary Bedroom	Second
Bedroom 2	Main
Bedroom 3	Second
Bedroom 4	Second
Bedroom 5	Second
Utility Room	—
Other	Second
Great Room	—
Bathroom 2	Main

Listing Provided By

Matt Minor, 919-450-5999, Relevate Real Estate Inc.

Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS

Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 2088329

What's this home worth?

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Your home value estimate

$582K – $841K

Exact number$2,845,000

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What's this home worth?

National portals guess with an algorithm. We price it from actual closed sales on your street.

Your home value estimate

$582K – $841K

Exact number$2,845,000

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Is this your home?

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Property History

DateEventPrice

12/29/2016

Sold

$408,000

$173/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2088329

9/6/2016

Listed for sale

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Source:

Triangle, MLS #2088329

Location of 126 Chestnut St, Durham, NC 27707

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What's this home worth?

National portals guess with an algorithm. We price it from actual closed sales on your street.

Your home value estimate

$582K – $841K

Exact number$2,845,000

Want an exact number? Use an Agent, not an algorithm.

Is this your home?

Claim it to unlock a private owner dashboard, track your equity, and get a free monthly value report.

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