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406 Formosa Ave Durham, NC 27707

$80,000

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Beds

Baths

Sqft

1,600

Acres

0.17

Year

1930

Close Date

Jan 14, 2015

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$50

Date Listed

Nov 13, 2014

Description of 406 Formosa Ave, Durham, NC 27707

Listing details for 406 Formosa Ave, Durham, NC 27707 : Locally Historic Designated Home located at NCCU's campus. Walking distance to BRITE complex, all University facilities. Tudor style home with Stucco exterior. One level home with owner's bedroom addition 1969. Historic Preservation Commission in Durham will have guidelines on exterior improvements that require submission for review. Recent improvements include a roof and furnace and AC unit. Home has tremendous character and priced to allow buyer room for additional improvements. Built Circa 1930's.

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Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$132,500

MLS #ID

1979005

Close Price

$80,000

Close Date

Jan 14, 2015

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

1,600

Acres

0.17

Year

1930

Days on Site

759 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$50

Date Listed

Nov 13, 2014

Location

Street Address

406 Formosa Ave

City

Durham

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27707

County

Durham

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Not In A Subdivision

Driving Directions

From Hwy 147 East Take Roxboro St. Exit to Fayetteville St. NCCU South. Cross Lawson, two blocks Right on Formosa. From Fayetteville Rd. North to NCCU, Left on Formosa.

Schools

Elementary School

Spaulding

Middle School

Rogers Herr

High School

Hillside

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

2 Full

Total Square Feet

1,600

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1930

Style

Tudor

Construction Materials

Plaster and Stucco

Foundation

Block

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$50

Lot Features

Near Public Transit and Open Lot

Lot Size (Acres)

0.17

Lot Dimensions

See GIS

Interior Details

Interior Features

Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Master Downstairs and Other

Appliances

Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater and Range Hood

Flooring

Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood and Vinyl

Fireplace

Yes

Fireplace Count

Fireplace Features

Living Room, Masonry and Wood Burning

Heating

Forced Air and Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air and Whole House Fan

Exterior Details

Garage

Yes

Garage Spaces

Parking Features

Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front and Unpaved

Patio & Porch Features

Patio and Porch

Exterior Features

Rain Gutters

Fencing

None

Water Source

Public

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee Includes

Unknown, None

Room Details

Room Type	Level
Living Room	Main
Dining Room	Main
Kitchen	Main
Breakfast Room	Main
Primary Bedroom	Main
Bedroom 2	Main
Bedroom 3	Main
Other	Main
Sunroom	—
Bathroom 2	Main

Listing Provided By

Wendell Bullard, 919-596-1856, Bullard Properties, LLC

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Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 1979005

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Property History

DateEventPrice

1/14/2015

Sold

$80,000

$50/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #1979005

11/13/2014

Listed for sale

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Source:

Triangle, MLS #1979005

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