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2205 Sovereign St Durham, NC 27705

$198,000

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Beds

Baths

Sqft

1,218

Acres

0.33

Year

1935

Close Date

Jun 28, 2017

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$163

Date Listed

May 17, 2017

Description of 2205 Sovereign St, Durham, NC 27705

Listing details for 2205 Sovereign St, Durham, NC 27705 : Ready for an in-town Eco Farm?This 1930's farmhouse modified in the 1950's has been well maintained w/upgrades like tankless water heater & gas pack.6-room farmhouse w/heart pine floors,1 updated bath w/room for another half bath.Extensive garden area,small raised-bed vegetable garden,2-car carport/garage (originally a pole barn),playhouse w/wired addition.In all,a tremendous opportunity to live in-town Durham,proximal to Watts Hillandale on a 2-parcel lot next to a park.

Listing Updated : 06-19-2026 at 11:18 PM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$199,900

MLS #ID

2128892

Close Price

$198,000

Close Date

Jun 28, 2017

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

1,218

Acres

0.33

Year

1935

Days on Site

761 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$163

Date Listed

May 17, 2017

Location

Street Address

2205 Sovereign St

City

Durham

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27705

County

Durham

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Not In A Subdivision

Driving Directions

Guess Road to Sovereign Street. House on left after Edwin Avenue.

Schools

Elementary School

E K Powe

Middle School

Brogden

High School

Riverside

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

1 Full

Total Square Feet

1,218

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1935

Style

Farmhouse

Construction Materials

Vinyl Siding

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$163

Lot Features

Garden and Hardwood Trees

Lot Size (Acres)

0.33

Lot Dimensions

Irregular

Interior Details

Interior Features

Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Speed Internet, Master Downstairs, Storage and Other

Appliances

Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator and Tankless Water Heater

Flooring

Hardwood and Vinyl

Fireplace

Yes

Fireplace Count

Fireplace Features

Living Room

Heating

Forced Air and Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Exterior Details

Garage

Yes

Garage Spaces

Parking Features

Detached, Driveway, Garage and Gravel

Patio & Porch Features

Covered and Porch

Exterior Features

Fenced Yard and 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
Dining Room	Main
Kitchen	Main
Primary Bedroom	Main
Bedroom 2	Main
Other	Main

Listing Provided By

Jaye Kreller, 919-933-8500, Tony Hall & Associates

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Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 2128892

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Property History

DateEventPrice

6/28/2017

Sold

$198,000

$163/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2128892

5/17/2017

Listed for sale

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Source:

Triangle, MLS #2128892

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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.

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$310K – $426K

Exact number$2,845,000

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