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208 Formosa Ave Durham, NC 27707

$280,000

CLOSED

Beds

Baths

Sqft

1,488

Acres

0.22

Year

1950

Close Date

Jan 28, 2022

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$188

Date Listed

Dec 1, 2021

Description of 208 Formosa Ave, Durham, NC 27707

Listing details for 208 Formosa Ave, Durham, NC 27707 : 1950s brick one-level in College Heights, walking distance to NCCU's campus & minutes to downtown Durham. There are hardwood floors in the great rm, office/flex, hallway, & bedrooms, ready to be refinished. True owner's suite w/private bathroom & 2 closets. Secondary bedroom w/access to a full bath. Kitchen is functional but ready for a remodel. Roof was replaced in 2014, windows were replaced in 2005 along with the electrical panel for the house. One-car garage + carport. Spacious lot. Natural gas heat.

Listing Updated : 06-19-2026 at 8:00 AM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$275,000

MLS #ID

2421318

Close Price

$280,000

Close Date

Jan 28, 2022

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

1,488

Acres

0.22

Year

1950

Days on Site

755 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$188

Date Listed

Dec 1, 2021

Location

Street Address

208 Formosa Ave

City

Durham

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27707

County

Durham

Neighborhood / Subdivision

College Heights

Driving Directions

I-40 West towards Chapel Hill/Durham/RTP. Merge onto Durham Freeway/NC-147 N via Exit 279B toward Durham/Downtown. Take the Fayetteville Street Exit, 12A toward NCCU. Turn left on Fayetteville Street. Turn right on Formosa Avenue.

Schools

Elementary School

Spaulding

Middle School

Brogden

High School

Hillside

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

2 Full

Total Square Feet

1,488

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1950

Style

Ranch and Traditional

Construction Materials

Brick

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$188

Lot Features

Hardwood Trees, Landscaped and Wooded

Lot Size (Acres)

0.22

Lot Dimensions

75 x 107.8 x 104.2 x 45.5

Interior Details

Interior Features

Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Living/Dining Room Combination, Master Downstairs, Smooth Ceilings and Other

Appliances

Dishwasher, Electric Range and Gas Water Heater

Flooring

Hardwood and Vinyl

Fireplace

Yes

Fireplace Count

Fireplace Features

Great Room and Wood Burning

Heating

Forced Air and Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Exterior Details

Garage

Yes

Garage Spaces

Parking Features

Attached, Carport, Concrete, Driveway, Garage and Garage Faces Front

Patio & Porch Features

Covered and Porch

Exterior Features

Rain Gutters

Fencing

None

Water Source

Public

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee Includes

Unknown

Room Details

Room Type	Level
Entrance Hall	Main
Office	Main
Kitchen	Main
Primary Bedroom	Main
Bedroom 2	Main
Other	Main
Other	Main
Sunroom	—
Great Room	—
Bathroom 2	Main

Listing Provided By

Lisa Ellis, 919-606-1754, Real Estate By Design

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

Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 2421318

What's this home worth?

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Your home value estimate

$252K – $406K

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

$252K – $406K

Exact number$2,845,000

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Is this your home?

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Property History

DateEventPrice

1/28/2022

Sold

$280,000

$188/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2421318

12/1/2021

Listed for sale

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Source:

Triangle, MLS #2421318

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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

$252K – $406K

Exact number$2,845,000

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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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