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1503 Carolina Ave Durham, NC 27705

$620,000

CLOSED

Beds

Baths

Sqft

1,940

Acres

0.21

Year

1941

Close Date

Jun 4, 2021

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$320

Date Listed

May 6, 2021

Description of 1503 Carolina Ave, Durham, NC 27705

Listing details for 1503 Carolina Ave, Durham, NC 27705 : As you walk up to this charming Watts-Hillandale home, pause and look around: you may be in the most beautiful spot in all of Durham! This darling 1940's bungalow features 4 bedrooms & 2.5 baths, custom built-in book shelves, stunning fireplace & over 700sq.ft. of storage/workshop. The fabulous screened porch & large deck sit "up in the trees" & offer a tranquil respite from the day to day. Short walks to Ellerbee Trail, Oval Park & 9th st., and just minutes drive to Downtown & Duke!!

Listing Updated : 06-19-2026 at 8:08 AM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$549,000

MLS #ID

2382332

Close Price

$620,000

Close Date

Jun 4, 2021

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

1,940

Acres

0.21

Year

1941

Days on Site

755 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$320

Date Listed

May 6, 2021

Location

Street Address

1503 Carolina Ave

City

Durham

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27705

County

Durham

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Not In A Subdivision

Driving Directions

West on W Club Blvd from Downtown, North on Carolina Ave

Schools

Elementary School

E K Powe

Middle School

Brodgen

High School

Riverside

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

2 Full / 1 Half

Total Square Feet

1,940

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1941

Style

Bungalow

Construction Materials

Aluminum Siding

Foundation

Brick/Mortar

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$320

Lot Features

Secluded

Lot Size (Acres)

0.21

Lot Dimensions

150 x 60

Interior Details

Appliances

Gas Water Heater

Flooring

Carpet, Hardwood and Tile

Fireplace

Yes

Fireplace Count

Fireplace Features

Family Room

Heating

Electric, Forced Air and Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Exterior Details

Garage

Garage Spaces

Parking Features

Driveway, Garage and Gravel

Patio & Porch Features

Deck, Porch and Screened

Fencing

None

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee Includes

None

Room Details

Room Type	Level
Dining Room	Main
Family Room	Main
Kitchen	Main
Breakfast Room	Main
Primary Bedroom	Main
Bedroom 2	Main
Bedroom 3	Main
Bedroom 4	Basement
Bathroom 2	Main

Listing Provided By

Jeff Goldman, 919-909-5400, Nest Realty of the Triangle

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Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 2382332

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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

$570K – $865K

Exact number$2,845,000

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Property History

DateEventPrice

6/4/2021

Sold

$620,000

$320/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2382332

5/6/2021

Listed for sale

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Source:

Triangle, MLS #2382332

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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

$570K – $865K

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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