Holy Grail anyone? Renovated 3 bedroom 2 bath all one level home right off the Ellerbe Creek Trail, close to downtown, East campus, farmer’s market, and all that is special about Durham today! Completely renovated open concept kitchen, master suite addition with walk-in closet in turn key condition, yet still oozing with the charm folks crave when searching in Durham’s classic neighborhoods. Need a shrubbery? No problem, the large lot has a gracious street presence and private back yard so you can hang with the neighbors or enjoy some quiet time on the screened porch. This house really could be where the quest finally ends!
Sold for $720,000 on 07/18/23
$720,000
1515 Ruffin St, Durham, NC 27701
3beds
1,994sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1954
0.28 Acres Lot
$731,400 Zestimate®
$361/sqft
$2,605 Estimated rent
Home value
$731,400
$688,000 - $775,000
$2,605/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 27, 2025 at 11:29pm
Listed by:
Jaye Kreller 919-951-4186,
Inhabit Real Estate
Bought with:
Sam Poole, 274170
Nest Realty of the Triangle
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 2516196
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas Pack, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level
Features
- Bathtub Only, Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, High Speed Internet, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Master Downstairs, Quartz Counters, Shower Only, Smooth Ceilings, Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,994
- Total interior livable area: 1,994 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,994
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Concrete, Driveway
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard, Rain Gutters
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Dimensions: 65 x 187
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 105831
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Durham
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: Unknown
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/18/2023 | Sold | $720,000+4.5%$361/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #2516196 | ||
| 6/16/2023 | Contingent | $689,000$346/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2516196 | ||
| 6/14/2023 | Listed for sale | $689,000+9.4%$346/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2516196 | ||
| 7/13/2021 | Sold | $630,000+14.5%$316/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 12/9/2019 | Sold | $550,000+2.8%$276/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2286550 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,883 +10% | $694,368 +54.8% |
| 2024 | $6,256 +6.5% | $448,517 |
| 2023 | $5,875 +2.3% | $448,517 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Trinity Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Glenn ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 3.8 mi
- 5/10Brogden MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 3/10Riverside High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - Glenn
- Middle: Wayne - Brodgen
- High: Durham - Riverside
Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
$731,400
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