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703 Watts St Durham, NC 27701

$893,000

CLOSED

Beds

Baths

Sqft

2,552

Acres

0.14

Year

1916

Close Date

Apr 28, 2021

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$350

Date Listed

Apr 8, 2021

Description of 703 Watts St, Durham, NC 27701

Listing details for 703 Watts St, Durham, NC 27701 : This 1916 4 square has a rocking chair front porch that overlooks a beautiful garden area perfect for afternoon tea! The formal living and dining room have an abundance of built ins. The kitchen was recently updated with granite countertops, stone back splash and upgraded appliances. A separate breakfast area overlooks the deck and fenced in garden area. The master bedroom has an adjacent study with walls of built ins. 1 block to Duke East Campus and in the Watts Montessori Priority Zone.

Listing Updated : 06-19-2026 at 8:09 AM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$837,000

MLS #ID

2376717

Close Price

$893,000

Close Date

Apr 28, 2021

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

2,552

Acres

0.14

Year

1916

Days on Site

758 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$350

Date Listed

Apr 8, 2021

Location

Street Address

703 Watts St

City

Durham

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27701

County

Durham

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Not In A Subdivision

Driving Directions

From Duke East Campus on Main Street take a left on Watts Street. 703 Watts is between Dacian and Urban on the left.

Schools

Elementary School

E K Powe

Middle School

Brogden

High School

Riverside

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

2 Full

Total Square Feet

2,552

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1916

Style

Traditional

Construction Materials

Cedar and Plaster

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$350

Lot Features

Garden, Hardwood Trees and Landscaped

Lot Size (Acres)

0.14

Lot Dimensions

50 x 121 x 50 x 121

Interior Details

Interior Features

Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings and Smooth Ceilings

Appliances

Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator and Washer/Dryer Stacked

Flooring

Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Tile and Wood

Fireplace

Heating

Forced Air and Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Exterior Details

Garage

Yes

Garage Spaces

Parking Features

Concrete, Detached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener and Garage Faces Rear

Patio & Porch Features

Deck and Porch

Exterior Features

Fenced Yard and Rain Gutters

Fencing

None

Water Source

Public

Sewer

Public Sewer

Community Features

Playground

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee Includes

None

Room Details

Room Type	Level
Entrance Hall	Main
Living Room	Main
Dining Room	Main
Office	Second
Kitchen	Main
Breakfast Room	Main
Primary Bedroom	Second
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 3	Second
Bedroom 4	Second
Utility Room	Main
Bathroom 2	Main

Listing Provided By

Joan Austin, 919-604-5060, Marie Austin Realty Co.

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

Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 2376717

What's this home worth?

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Your home value estimate

$765K – $1.20M

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

$765K – $1.20M

Exact number$2,845,000

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Property History

DateEventPrice

4/28/2021

Sold

$893,000

$350/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2376717

4/8/2021

Listed for sale

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Source:

Triangle, MLS #2376717

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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

$765K – $1.20M

Exact number$2,845,000

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Is this your home?

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