Step into this enchanting Durham cottage where charm meets potential in the most unexpected ways! This adorable 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom haven is nestled on a tranquil street just a heartbeat away from downtown Durham, offering the perfect blend of city convenience and secret suburban serenity.Inside, you'll find luxurious vinyl plank floors that are as stylish as they are durable, laid throughout the home like a sleek, modern dance floor. Custom trim work and built-in bookshelves turn the living room into a cozy library or craft nook—your personal sanctuary of style and function. Historic windows flood the space with natural light, creating a warm glow that invites you to stay forever. The large kitchen is the ideal gathering place—featuring a generous peninsula and a spacious dining room that invites endless brunching, and dinner parties and culinary adventures. A pantry ensures storage is never an issue, while updated, eye-catching light fixtures and chic paint colors give the entire home a fresh, trendy vibe. But wait, the real star is outside: a sprawling 0.4-acre lot backing to lush forest! Imagine endless possibilities—an epic play space, endless games of fetch with Fido, lush gardens bursting with blooms, or the perfect spot to build a garage or dream workshop. A sturdy storage shed, large patio, and ample yard space make it the ultimate outdoor oasis. Tucked away in Warren Park—a hidden gem of a neighborhood that's close to everything but still remains affordable—this home offers a rare find: the magic of close proximity to Watts Hillandale, but at a fraction of the cost. Enjoy easy access to Ellerbe Creek Trail, Belmont Park (just 0.2 miles away), Indian Trail Park (0.5 miles), and Oval Park (less than a mile). Nature, convenience, and community all in one sparkling package! This isn't just a home; it's an extraordinary lifestyle waiting to be claimed. Your Durham adventure starts here!
For sale
$319,000
2013 Walnut St, Durham, NC 27705
2beds
979sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1959
0.4 Acres Lot
$309,300 Zestimate®
$326/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Custom trim workLarge patioUpdated eye-catching light fixturesLarge kitchenGenerous peninsulaChic paint colorsTranquil street
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: 14 hours ago
Listed by:
Thomas Kortus 919-619-5007,
Nest Realty of the Triangle
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10118192

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Gas Oven, Free-Standing Gas Range, Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, Outside
Features
- Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Smooth Ceilings
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Windows: Drapes
- Basement: Crawl Space, Sump Pump
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 979
- Total interior livable area: 979 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 979
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Driveway, No Garage, Off Street, On Street
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Playground, Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.4 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Cleared, Few Trees, Irregular Lot, Level, Meadow, Private
Details
- Parcel number: 0822188173
- Zoning: RU5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick Veneer, Unknown
- Foundation: Combination
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $326/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $233,463
- Annual tax amount: $3,340
- Date on market: 8/27/2025
- Road surface type: Asphalt
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