Awesome opportunity with this cottage in the terrific Duke Park neighborhood! Nice floor plan, all electric, and outdoor area includes patio and large private back yard. Great potential to finish currently unfinished basement. Lot behind parcel (1700 Hollywood) is included with the sale, making it a combined .32 acres. Convenient to Duke and downtown Durham, this is an amazing investment property or make this one your own!
For sale
Price cut: $11K (7/28)
$229,000
1709 Shawnee St, Durham, NC 27701
2beds
817sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
6,969 Square Feet Lot
$220,600 Zestimate®
$280/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
All electricOutdoor area includes patioNice floor plan
- 59 days
- 365
- 19
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
John Whaley 919-475-3891,
Frasher Whaley Realty Group
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10178573
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Bathtub/Shower Combination
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Interior Entry,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 817
- Total interior livable area: 817 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 817
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Shared Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Side Porch
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 109422
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Combination
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $280/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $369,263
- Annual tax amount: $3,660
- Date on market: 7/8/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$220,600
$210,000 - $232,000
$1,662/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/28/2026 | Price change | $229,000-4.6%$280/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10178573 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $240,000$294/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10178573 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,661 +108.4% | $369,263 +193.3% |
| 2024 | $1,756 +6.5% | $125,904 |
| 2023 | $1,649 +2.3% | $125,904 |
| 2022 | $1,611 +0.5% | $125,904 |
| 2021 | $1,604 +2.4% | $125,904 |
| 2020 | $1,566 | $125,904 -13.3% |
| 2019 | -- | $145,301 +40.5% |
| 2018 | $1,403 +0.7% | $103,430 |
| 2017 | $1,393 +3.5% | $103,430 |
| 2016 | $1,346 | $103,430 +59.1% |
| 2015 | $1,346 +49.6% | $65,000 |
| 2014 | $900 | $65,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $65,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $65,000 |
| 2011 | $847 +0.4% | $65,000 |
| 2010 | $844 +4% | $65,000 |
| 2009 | $811 -8.2% | $65,000 +3.9% |
| 2007 | $884 +1.4% | $62,589 |
| 2006 | $871 | $62,589 |
| 2005 | $871 +1.4% | $62,589 |
| 2004 | $859 | $62,589 |
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Neighborhood: Duke Park
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - Club Boulevard Elementary
- Middle: Durham - Brogden Middle
- High: Durham - Riverside High
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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