This is the one you’ve been waiting for! Vintage charm and modern upgrades, with Duke Park and Downtown Durham just a short walk away. The first floor welcomes you with 9 ft ceilings, original hardwood floors and graceful fireplace flanked by windows while the updated kitchen and bathrooms provide the modern comforts! Sleek renovated kitchen features white cabinetry, granite, subway tile. The open dining room and kitchen make hosting and meal prep a breeze! The second floor features a spacious owners suite with great natural light, upgraded bathroom with tile walk-in shower, and ample storage with a walk-in closet and loft shelves. Head outside to grill on the deck or enjoy the landscaped yard from the front patio. Deck access is from one downstairs bedroom that can double as a study. Inviting front porch is a sweet spot for morning coffee or an evening chat with the neighbors. Walking distance to the Farmers Market and all the fabulous eateries and entertainment that Durham Central Park and Downtown have to offer. Don’t miss out on this gem!
Sold for $783,000 on 06/05/23
$783,000
203 W Markham Ave, Durham, NC 27701
4beds
2,387sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1935
7,405.2 Square Feet Lot
$804,900 Zestimate®
$328/sqft
$2,524 Estimated rent
Home value
$804,900
$757,000 - $861,000
$2,524/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 27, 2025 at 07:50pm
Listed by:
Susan Hertz 919-280-2678,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Bought with:
Ellen P Bell, 282410
Urban Durham Realty
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 2507412
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Natural Gas, Zoned
Cooling
- Electric, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Bathtub/Shower Combination, Granite Counters, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Crawl Space, Interior Entry, Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Masonry
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,387
- Total interior livable area: 2,387 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,387
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Gravel
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard, Rain Gutters
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 7,405 sqft
- Dimensions: 150 x 50 x 150 x 50
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Storage
- Parcel number: 109378
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow, Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Wood Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Playground
Location
- Region: Durham
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/5/2023 | Sold | $783,000+8%$328/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #2507412 | ||
| 5/1/2023 | Pending sale | $725,000$304/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2507412 | ||
| 4/27/2023 | Listed for sale | $725,000+41.9%$304/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2507412 | ||
| 1/31/2019 | Sold | $511,000+2.4%$214/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2225507 | ||
| 12/4/2018 | Pending sale | $499,000$209/sqft |
Source: Hearth Realty, LLC #2225507 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,217 +31.2% | $728,021 +84.6% |
| 2024 | $5,501 +18.3% | $394,400 +11.1% |
| 2023 | $4,649 +2.3% | $354,937 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Duke Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Glenn ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 3.5 mi
- 5/10Brogden MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 3/10Riverside High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - Glenn
- Middle: Durham - Brogden
- 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
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