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1930 Essex Rd Durham, NC 27704

$134,500

CLOSED

Beds

Baths

Sqft

1,044

Acres

0.26

Year

1965

Close Date

May 27, 2020

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$129

Date Listed

Oct 31, 2019

Description of 1930 Essex Rd, Durham, NC 27704

Listing details for 1930 Essex Rd, Durham, NC 27704 : Nice and cozy 3 bedroom home which is can be an excellent investment property or a great starter home for first time home buyers. Very well maintained home. Through out the home you have hardwood floors which are in great shape. You also have a large fenced in backyard for entertaining friends and family. Truly a must see! Seller is a licensed real estate broker. Home is just minutes away from downtown.

Listing Updated : 06-19-2026 at 7:55 AM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$150,000

MLS #ID

2286711

Close Price

$134,500

Close Date

May 27, 2020

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

1,044

Acres

0.26

Year

1965

Days on Site

771 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$129

Date Listed

Oct 31, 2019

Location

Street Address

1930 Essex Rd

City

Durham

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27704

County

Durham

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Sherwood Forest

Driving Directions

From downtown take N. Roxboro rd. (U.S. 501 Bus) towards Geer St. Rt onto Geer Street. Drive appr. 1.3 miles than take a Rt. onto Essex Rd. Home will be on the left.

Schools

Elementary School

Bethesda

Middle School

Neal

High School

Durham School Of The Arts

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

1 Full

Total Square Feet

1,044

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1965

Style

Ranch

Construction Materials

Brick

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$129

Lot Features

Near Public Transit

Lot Size (Acres)

0.26

Lot Dimensions

Per Buyer's Survey

Interior Details

Interior Features

Bathtub Only, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry and Shower Only

Appliances

Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater and Refrigerator

Flooring

Hardwood and Laminate

Fireplace

Heating

Baseboard, Hot Water and None

Cooling

Wall Unit(s)

Exterior Details

Garage

Parking Features

Asphalt and Driveway

Exterior Features

Rain Gutters

Fencing

None

Water Source

Public

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee Includes

Unknown

Room Details

Room Type	Level
Living Room	Main
Kitchen	Main
Primary Bedroom	Main
Bedroom 2	Main
Bedroom 3	Main

Listing Provided By

Demoncio AKINS, 919-812-1349, Make Your Move Inc

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

Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 2286711

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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

$186K – $294K

Exact number$2,845,000

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Property History

DateEventPrice

5/27/2020

Sold

$134,500

$129/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2286711

10/31/2019

Listed for sale

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Source:

Triangle, MLS #2286711

Location of 1930 Essex Rd, Durham, NC 27704

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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

$186K – $294K

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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