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206 S Driver St Durham, NC 27703

$177,500

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Beds

Baths

Sqft

1,176

Acres

0.47

Year

1900

Close Date

Aug 1, 2024

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$151

Date Listed

May 17, 2024

Description of 206 S Driver St, Durham, NC 27703

Listing details for 206 S Driver St, Durham, NC 27703 : BEAUTIFUL! Victorian Gable and Wing Cottage on a deep, .47 Acre lot. in Old East Durham! The +/- 123 year old home is largely intact, including, exterior: brackets, 4/4 ''wavy glass'' windows & German board siding + Interior: oak floors, 9'' baseboard moldings, 9+ feet high shiplap ceilings, decorative hearths in both Bedrooms & much, much more. Great floor plan. The home will require significant upgrades & it conveys As-Is, Where-Is. Additionally, Preservation Durham has Preservation Covenants on the home via deed restriction. The little gem is 2 blocks- a literal stone's throw- from East Durham's burgeoning Business District, with a growing array of services & wonderful food; BBQ, Sandwiches & Pizza, plus Social Club & Brewery. Downtown Durham is a mile-and-a-half-away. If you LOVE an old home & want a project, consider 206 S Driver Street.

Listing Updated : 06-19-2026 at 10:11 AM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$224,900

MLS #ID

10030180

Close Price

$177,500

Close Date

Aug 1, 2024

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

1,176

Acres

0.47

Year

1900

Days on Site

755 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$151

Date Listed

May 17, 2024

Location

Street Address

206 S Driver St

City

Durham

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27703

County

Durham

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Driver Land

Driving Directions

From Major Bull, head East on Main Street. Right on N Driver Street, the home is on the Right after Hart Street. Park on the street.

Schools

Elementary School

Y E Smith

Middle School

Neal

High School

Southern

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

1 Full

Total Square Feet

1,176

Stories / Levels

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1900

Style

Cottage, Local Historic Designation and Transitional

Construction Materials

Frame, Lap Siding and Wood Siding

Foundation

Brick/Mortar and Pillar/Post/Pier

Roof

Asphalt

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$151

Lot Features

Back Yard, City Lot, Garden, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped and Native Plants

Lot Size (Acres)

0.47

Interior Details

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s), Dual Closets, High Ceilings, Master Downstairs and Soaking Tub

Appliances

Free-Standing Electric Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator and Refrigerator

Flooring

Hardwood, Laminate and Wood

Fireplace

Yes

Fireplace Count

Fireplace Features

Bedroom, Decorative and Masonry

Heating

Central, Forced Air, Gas Pack and Natural Gas

Cooling

Gas

Exterior Details

Garage

Parking Features

Driveway, Gravel, No Garage, Off Street, On Street, Private and Tandem

Patio & Porch Features

Deck, Front Porch and See Remarks

Exterior Features

Fenced Yard, Garden and Private Yard

Fencing

None

Waterfront

Water Source

Public

Sewer

Public Sewer

Community Features

Curbs, Historical Area, Restaurant, Sidewalks and Street Lights

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee Includes

None

Room Details

Room Type	Level	Dimensions
Living Room	Main	15.1 × 13.5
Bedroom 2	Main	13.7 × 15.3
Primary Bedroom	Main	13.7 × 15.3
Kitchen	Main	11.2 × 9.3
Breakfast Room	Main	5.5 × 9
Utility Room	Main	5.5 × 8.5
Dining Room	Main	11.2 × 13.5

Listing Provided By

Ian Kipp, 919-229-3533, Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

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

Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 10030180

What's this home worth?

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$163K – $267K

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

$163K – $267K

Exact number$2,845,000

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Property History

DateEventPrice

8/1/2024

Sold

$177,500

$151/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #10030180

5/17/2024

Listed for sale

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Source:

Triangle, MLS #10030180

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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

$163K – $267K

Exact number$2,845,000

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Is this your home?

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