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128 Nelson St Durham, NC 27707

$200,000

CLOSED

Beds

Baths

Sqft

1,570

Acres

0.21

Year

1951

Close Date

Dec 19, 2025

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$127

Date Listed

Nov 26, 2025

Description of 128 Nelson St, Durham, NC 27707

Listing details for 128 Nelson St, Durham, NC 27707 : Investor Opportunity in Prime Durham Location! Unlock the potential of 128 Nelson St, a 2-bed, 2-bath home tucked in the sought-after West College Heights community. This property is ideal for renovators, buy and-hold investors, or anyone looking to build serious equity in a rapidly growing area. Enjoy unmatched convenience with a 5-minute walk to NCCU and a 10- minute stroll to Downtown Durham, home to some of the Triangle's best dining, nightlife, and entertainment. With no HOA, flexible use possibilities, and a vacant home ready for viewing anytime, this is a rare opportunity to secure a value-add project in the heart of the Bull City. Don't miss your chance to transform this space into a profitable investment or standout rental! Some photos have been virtually staged to illustrate potential furniture placement and to digitally remove personal items or clutter; the home is not currently furnished as shown.

Listing Updated : 06-19-2026 at 10:53 AM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$209,000

MLS #ID

10135048

Close Price

$200,000

Close Date

Dec 19, 2025

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

1,570

Acres

0.21

Year

1951

Days on Site

198 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$127

Date Listed

Nov 26, 2025

Location

Street Address

128 Nelson St

City

Durham

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27707

County

Durham

Neighborhood / Subdivision

College Heights

Driving Directions

Head north on Fayetteville St toward Nelson St, Turn left onto Pekoe Ave, Turn left onto Otis St, Turn right onto Nelson St

Schools

Elementary School

Spaulding

Middle School

Rogers Herr

High School

Hillside

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

2 Full

Total Square Feet

1,570

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1951

Style

Ranch

Construction Materials

Brick Veneer and Wood Siding

Foundation

Other

Roof

Asphalt

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$127

Lot Size (Acres)

0.21

Interior Details

Flooring

Carpet, Ceramic Tile and Laminate

Fireplace

Heating

Other

Cooling

Central Air

Exterior Details

Garage

Yes

Garage Spaces

Fencing

None

Water Source

Public

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee Includes

None

Room Details

Room Type	Level
Primary Bedroom	Main
Bedroom 2	Main

Listing Provided By

Nicholas Huscroft, 330-249-3499, Chosen Real Estate Group

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

Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 10135048

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What's this home worth?

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Property History

DateEventPrice

12/19/2025

Sold

$200,000

$127/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #10135048

11/26/2025

Listed for sale

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Source:

Triangle, MLS #10135048

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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

$179K – $299K

Exact number$2,845,000

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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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