Welcome home to this enchanting 4-bedroom ranch on a spacious .58-acre lot nestled in a quiet neighborhood—offering privacy and peace just minutes from Historic Downtown Durham! Step inside to find freshly painted interiors, new light fixtures, and a warm blend of original hardwood floors, pine paneling, and LVP flooring recently added to the kitchen and den. With 1557 sq ft, this home offers flexible living—use one bedroom as a home office or creative studio. The inviting living room is filled with natural light, while the stone paver patio wraps along the side and back—perfect for entertaining or enjoying the serene views of established hardwood trees and flowering shrubs. Built in 1957, this brick gem has timeless character, including hardwood paneling accents, a wood-burning fireplace and established neighborhood. The exterior has been freshly power-washed and landscaped highlighting the generous front yard for lush curb appeal and a detached storage with the potential for electrical hookup. Located just 9 minutes to Duke University, 12 minutes to Historic Downtown Durham, and close to Riverside High School, Eno River, Duke Gardens, Duke Forest, Nasher Museum of Art, Durham Bulls Athletic Park and DPAC—this home offers the perfect blend of charm, convenience, and comfort. Walk to the end of the street and take a stroll down the walking trail to the Eno River.
Sold for $355,000 on 09/24/25
$355,000
1217 E Oak Dr, Durham, NC 27712
3beds
1,557sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1957
0.58 Acres Lot
$353,600 Zestimate®
$228/sqft
$1,712 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 28, 2025 at 01:15am
Listed by:
Tina Caul 919-665-8210,
EXP Realty LLC,
Ruth Ann Freeman 919-604-4107,
EXP Realty LLC
Bought with:
Alex Bingham, 356022
Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10114806
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, See Remarks
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Washer/Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: In Carport
Features
- Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,557
- Total interior livable area: 1,557 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,557
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Attached Carport, Carport, Driveway
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Carport spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Garden, Rain Gutters, Storage
- Fencing: Partial, Privacy
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.58 Acres
- Dimensions: 80 x 174 x 204 x 186
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 0813167254
- Special conditions: Seller Not Owner of Record
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Attic/Crawl Hatchway(s) Insulated, Brick Veneer
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
Location
- Region: Durham
- Subdivision: Huckleberry Heights
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Estimated market value
$353,600