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2018 Folkston Dr Durham, NC 27704

$161,500

CLOSED

Beds

Baths

Sqft

1,140

Acres

0.6

Year

1958

Close Date

Apr 21, 2020

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$142

Date Listed

Feb 26, 2020

Description of 2018 Folkston Dr, Durham, NC 27704

Listing details for 2018 Folkston Dr, Durham, NC 27704 : Absolutely adorable ranch home. Nice, bright and beautifully maintained with open family room, large kitchen with tile floor, and 3 bedrooms (one could be a study). Large carport and large fenced in yard. This home is at the end of the street, so there is a lot of privacy. Perfect for a first time home buyer, starter home, or a downsizer. Lots of potential here!

Listing Updated : 06-20-2026 at 1:46 AM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$158,000

MLS #ID

2304218

Close Price

$161,500

Close Date

Apr 21, 2020

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

1,140

Acres

0.6

Year

1958

Days on Site

759 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$142

Date Listed

Feb 26, 2020

Location

Street Address

2018 Folkston Dr

City

Durham

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27704

County

Durham

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Not In A Subdivision

Driving Directions

From 40 West, take exit 279B. 2.6 miles to Ellis Road. Right on Ellis Road. Left on Miami Blvd. Left on US-70. Right on Cheek Road. Right on Faith Drive. Right on Folkston Drive

Schools

Elementary School

Merrick Moore

Middle School

Neal

High School

The School For Creative Studies

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

1 Full

Total Square Feet

1,140

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1958

Style

Bungalow and Ranch

Construction Materials

Vinyl Siding

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$142

Lot Features

Hardwood Trees and Secluded

Lot Size (Acres)

0.6

Lot Dimensions

70 x 180 x 30 x 188

Interior Details

Appliances

Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Range and Gas Water Heater

Flooring

Carpet, Combination, Tile and Wood

Fireplace

Heating

Electric

Cooling

Central Air

Exterior Details

Garage

Parking Features

Carport, Driveway and Gravel

Fencing

None

Water Source

Well

Sewer

Septic Tank

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee Includes

None

Room Details

Room Type	Level
Family Room	Main
Kitchen	Main
Primary Bedroom	Main
Bedroom 2	Main
Bedroom 3	Main
Bathroom 2	Main

Listing Provided By

Mary Kathryn Basnight, 919-601-1038, Compass -- Raleigh

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

Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 2304218

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Property History

DateEventPrice

4/21/2020

Sold

$161,500

$142/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2304218

2/26/2020

Listed for sale

—

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2304218

11/16/2015

Sold

$105,000

$92/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2033409

10/7/2015

Listed for sale

—

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2033409

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What's this home worth?

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Your home value estimate

$235K – $305K

Exact number$2,845,000

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