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1809 Bivins St Durham, NC 27707

$599,000

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Beds

Baths

Sqft

2,538

Acres

0.33

Year

1927

Close Date

May 31, 2016

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$236

Date Listed

Apr 1, 2016

Description of 1809 Bivins St, Durham, NC 27707

Listing details for 1809 Bivins St, Durham, NC 27707 : This is not a lipstick on a pig situation, y'all! Welcome to the Jenkins-Sligh House, winner of the George and Mary Pyne Preservation Award. Lovingly gutted & restored by Miles Honeycutt of Longleaf Building and Restoration in 2012 as his personal home, this 1928 bungalow is everything one could want in a house. A wonderful place for hosting, relaxing and enjoying all Durham has to offer. All new wiring, plumbing, roof, HVAC, water heater, trim, insulation, sealed crawlspace with workshop, huge back yard.

Listing Updated : 06-19-2026 at 8:07 AM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$599,000

MLS #ID

2058288

Close Price

$599,000

Close Date

May 31, 2016

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

2,538

Acres

0.33

Year

1927

Days on Site

760 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$236

Date Listed

Apr 1, 2016

Location

Street Address

1809 Bivins St

City

Durham

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27707

County

Durham

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Not In A Subdivision

Driving Directions

From the Durham Bulls Athletic Park-Go West on Morehead. Turn Left on Vickers. Turn Right on Wells. Left on Arnette. Right on Bivins. House will be on the Left.

Schools

Elementary School

Lakewood

Middle School

Githens

High School

Jordan

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

3 Full / 1 Half

Total Square Feet

2,538

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1927

Style

Bungalow

Construction Materials

Wood Siding

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$236

Lot Features

Landscaped and Open Lot

Lot Size (Acres)

0.33

Lot Dimensions

75 x 179 x 83 x 180

Interior Details

Interior Features

Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Master Downstairs, Shower Only and Walk-In Closet(s)

Appliances

Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater and Gas Cooktop

Flooring

Tile and Wood

Fireplace

Yes

Fireplace Count

Fireplace Features

Living Room and Wood Burning Stove

Heating

Floor Furnace and Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Exterior Details

Garage

Parking Features

Driveway, Gravel and On Street

Patio & Porch Features

Covered, Deck, 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
Family Room	Main
Kitchen	Main
Primary Bedroom	Second
Bedroom 2	Main
Bedroom 3	Second
Bedroom 4	Second
Bedroom 5	Second
Utility Room	Second
Den	—
Workshop	—
Bathroom 2	Main

Listing Provided By

Sam Poole, 919-724-0424, Nest Realty of the Triangle

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Property History

DateEventPrice

5/31/2016

Sold

$599,000

$236/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2058288

4/1/2016

Listed for sale

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Source:

Triangle, MLS #2058288

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