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2523 Preston Ave Durham, NC 27705

$195,000

CLOSED

Beds

Baths

Sqft

902

Acres

0.34

Year

1950

Close Date

Jul 7, 2023

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$216

Date Listed

May 15, 2023

Description of 2523 Preston Ave, Durham, NC 27705

Listing details for 2523 Preston Ave, Durham, NC 27705 : Looking for a place to call your own? This cute, mid-century home is the perfect fit! With easy access to Duke Regional and Downtown Durham, this one-third acre property has all you need. It's being sold AS-IS, but with some TLC, it'll be ready for the next chapter of its life.

Listing Updated : 06-19-2026 at 8:01 AM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$225,000

MLS #ID

2510943

Close Price

$195,000

Close Date

Jul 7, 2023

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

902

Acres

0.34

Year

1950

Days on Site

757 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$216

Date Listed

May 15, 2023

Location

Street Address

2523 Preston Ave

City

Durham

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27705

County

Durham

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Not In A Subdivision

Driving Directions

Take I-85 to exit 174, Hillandale Road and turn north. Turn right onto Carver Street. Turn left onto Preston Avenue. Property will be on the left.

Schools

Elementary School

Holt

Middle School

Carrington

High School

Riverside

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

1 Full

Total Square Feet

902

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1950

Style

Traditional

Construction Materials

Block

Foundation

Slab

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$216

Lot Features

Hardwood Trees and Open Lot

Lot Size (Acres)

0.34

Lot Dimensions

75 x 200 x 75 x 200

Interior Details

Interior Features

Bathtub/Shower Combination

Appliances

Electric Water Heater

Flooring

Vinyl

Fireplace

Heating

Forced Air and Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Exterior Details

Garage

Parking Features

Driveway and Gravel

Fencing

None

Water Source

Public

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee Includes

None

Room Details

Room Type	Level
Primary Bedroom	Main

Listing Provided By

Daina Monsma, 919-802-4255, Century 21 Triangle Group

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

Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 2510943

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What's this home worth?

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Exact number$2,845,000

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Property History

DateEventPrice

7/7/2023

Sold

$195,000

$216/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2510943

5/15/2023

Listed for sale

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Source:

Triangle, MLS #2510943

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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

$185K – $278K

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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