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1705 N Alston Ave Durham, NC 27701

$180,000

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Beds

Baths

Sqft

1,000

Acres

0.24

Year

2016

Close Date

Aug 18, 2016

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$180

Date Listed

Apr 6, 2016

Description of 1705 N Alston Ave, Durham, NC 27701

Listing details for 1705 N Alston Ave, Durham, NC 27701 : The last Howard Staab original Eclectic Bohemian new construction to be built in Durham. Private vegetable garden area or Zen garden in back yard. Nice walk on Saturdays to Central Park, the Farmer's Market, and hip restaurant area on Geer Street. Home features vaulted tin shingle ceiling, 9 foot ceilings, solid wood surface counter tops, tile baths, claw foot tub, metal roof, cypress siding, covered and screened porch! Price reduced to move this one out!

Listing Updated : 06-20-2026 at 1:47 AM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$184,000

MLS #ID

2059527

Close Price

$180,000

Close Date

Aug 18, 2016

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

1,000

Acres

0.24

Year

2016

Days on Site

759 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$180

Date Listed

Apr 6, 2016

Location

Street Address

1705 N Alston Ave

City

Durham

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27701

County

Durham

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Not In A Subdivision

Driving Directions

From Interstate 85, south on Avondale Drive, cross railroad tracks, right on Alston Avenue, property on right, just before Geer Street.

Schools

Elementary School

Eastway

Middle School

Lucas

High School

Northern

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

2 Full

Total Square Feet

1,000

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

2016

Style

Bungalow

Construction Materials

Wood Siding

New Construction

Yes

Price per Sq Ft

$180

Lot Features

Garden, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped and Partially Cleared

Lot Size (Acres)

0.24

Lot Dimensions

45 x 157

Interior Details

Interior Features

Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination and Shower Only

Appliances

Electric Water Heater

Flooring

Hardwood

Fireplace

Heating

Electric and Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Exterior Details

Garage

Parking Features

Driveway, Garage Faces Front and Gravel

Patio & Porch Features

Porch and Screened

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	Main
Bedroom 2	Main
Great Room	—
Bathroom 2	Main

Listing Provided By

Patrick Hester, 919-698-9255, Hester Realty & Appraisals

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Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 2059527

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Property History

DateEventPrice

8/18/2016

Sold

$180,000

$180/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2059527

4/6/2016

Listed for sale

—

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2059527

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