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708 Yancey St Durham, NC 27701

$478,500

CLOSED

Beds

Baths

Sqft

1,408

Acres

0.11

Year

1920

Close Date

Nov 15, 2022

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$340

Date Listed

Oct 13, 2022

Description of 708 Yancey St, Durham, NC 27701

Listing details for 708 Yancey St, Durham, NC 27701 : This early 1900's Morehead Hill gem features stunning, soaring ceilings of close to 11' which extend through the open foyer, gracious living room and both bedrooms. Thoughtful addition/renovation performed by local historic architect & licensed contractor includes kitchen cabinets, marble countertops, gas range & hood, updated hall bathroom, new owner's walk in closet & bathroom w/glass shower and new screen porch perched over backyard. Newer systems & roof. Tall crawl space for storage/workshop.

Listing Updated : 06-19-2026 at 8:07 AM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$475,000

MLS #ID

2478882

Close Price

$478,500

Close Date

Nov 15, 2022

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

1,408

Acres

0.11

Year

1920

Days on Site

764 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$340

Date Listed

Oct 13, 2022

Location

Street Address

708 Yancey St

City

Durham

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27701

County

Durham

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Not In A Subdivision

Driving Directions

From Chapel Hill Rd, head south on Arnette Ave, turn left on Yancey St, just past Shepherd, house is on your left.

Schools

Elementary School

Spaulding

Middle School

Githens

High School

Jordan

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

2 Full

Total Square Feet

1,408

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1920

Style

Bungalow, Farmhouse and Traditional

Construction Materials

Plaster, Vinyl Siding and Wood Siding

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$340

Lot Size (Acres)

0.11

Lot Dimensions

50' x 121' x 77' x 61'

Interior Details

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings and Walk-In Shower

Appliances

Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator and Washer

Flooring

Tile and Wood

Fireplace

Yes

Fireplace Count

Fireplace Features

Living Room

Heating

Forced Air and Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Exterior Details

Garage

Parking Features

Driveway, Gravel and On Street

Patio & Porch Features

Covered and Porch

Fencing

None

Water Source

Public

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee Includes

None

Room Details

Room Type	Level
Primary Bedroom	Main
Utility Room	—
Bathroom 2	Main

Listing Provided By

Susan Herst, 919-414-3064, Urban Durham Realty

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Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 2478882

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$423K – $573K

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

$423K – $573K

Exact number$2,845,000

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Property History

DateEventPrice

11/15/2022

Sold

$478,500

$340/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2478882

10/13/2022

Listed for sale

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Source:

Triangle, MLS #2478882

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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

$423K – $573K

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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