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    • Price cut: $30K (6/16)
    $599,999

    2421 Perkins Rd, Durham, NC 27705

    3beds
    1,910sqft
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    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1948
    0.4 Acres Lot
    $579,400 Zestimate®
    $314/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Shaded low-maintenance lawnCasement windowsMetal roof
    MOTIVATED SELLER! **Up to $2500 in closing costs with preferred lender!** PSST! Hey... You... The one who has grown bored with the predictable, cookie-cutter style homes that are found on every street in the nation. The one who LOVES mid-century/post-WWII design. The one who is looking for unique and charming with a touch of exclusivity: There were only about 2,500, durable, all-metal Lustron homes built in the US between 1947-1950 in an effort to provide housing for returning armed service members. Allegedly, there are only 39 of these homes in NC; now is your opportunity to own one! This Lustron Westchester Deluxe plan initially offered 3 bedrooms (one is virtually staged as an office in the photos), one bathroom, casement windows, built-ins, and a metal roof. Over time, beautiful additions and updates have been made while preserving most of the home's original features. Today, this home offers 3 fully updated bathrooms, a garage with room for a workshop or extra storage, and a spacious sunroom that could flex as a multi-generational bedroom and living space. Holiday lights go up and come down -inside and out- in a matter of minutes, just need magnetic hooks! Shaded, low-maintenance lawn! Not only do you have the opportunity to own a unique home, but the location for this one is PERFECT- Situated in the established, beautiful Duke Forest area, you'll be right in the heart of Durham! Walk, bike, or ride less than a mile to shopping, dining, and more in Lakewood! Commuting would be a breeze: Duke's West Campus is just 1.1 miles down the street, 2 miles to Duke University Medical Center, Downtown's American Tobacco Complex and the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 3 miles to NCCU or the South Square area! 20 minutes to RDU! Ask your agent for the documents on file about this awesome home! Home is being sold as-is, and has been priced accordingly.
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    Likely to sell faster than

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Brett Rodgers 919-610-5778,

    Keller Williams Elite Realty

    Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10169322MLS Logo

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      Heating
      • Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
      Cooling
      • Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Washer
      • Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level
      Features
      • Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Dual Closets, Granite Counters, Laminate Counters, Living/Dining Room Combination, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Shower Only, Smooth Ceilings, Storage, Track Lighting
      • Flooring: Vinyl, Simulated Wood, Tile
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Fireplace Screen, Living Room, Wood Burning
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,910
      • Total interior livable area: 1,910 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,910
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 6
      • Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Gravel, On Street
      • Attached garage spaces: 1
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Deck, Side Porch
      • Exterior features: Awning(s), Fenced Yard, Garden, Private Entrance, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage
      • Fencing: Back Yard, Privacy, Wood, See Remarks
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Neighborhood
      Lot
      • Size: 0.4 Acres
      • Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Hardwood Trees, Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Partially Cleared, Rectangular Lot
      Details
      • Additional structures: Shed(s)
      • Parcel number: 108147
      • Zoning: R-10
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Modern, Ranch, Transitional
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
      Materials
      • Steel Siding, Wood Siding
      • Foundation: Block
      • Roof: Metal, Mixed, Other
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1948

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Duke University Homesites
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Durham

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $314/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $677,788
      • Annual tax amount: $6,718
      • Date on market: 5/22/2026
      • Road surface type: Asphalt

        Estimated market value

        $579,400

        $550,000 - $608,000

        $2,701/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/16/2026Price change$599,999-4.8%$314/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10169322 Report a problem
        6/4/2026Price change$629,999-3.1%$330/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10169322 Report a problem
        5/22/2026Listed for sale$650,000+22.9%$340/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10169322 Report a problem
        11/30/2021Sold$529,000+6%$277/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #2418208 Report a problem
        11/11/2021Pending sale$499,000$261/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #2418208 Report a problem
        11/9/2021Listed for sale$499,000+31.3%$261/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #2418208 Report a problem
        7/8/2021Listing removed--
        Source: Doorify MLS #2391047 Report a problem
        6/20/2021Listed for sale$380,000+35.7%$199/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #2391047 Report a problem
        3/4/2021Sold$280,000+25.3%$147/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        5/25/1999Sold$223,500$117/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$6,719 +34.1%$677,788 +88.7%
        2024$5,011 +6.5%$359,225
        2023$4,705 +2.3%$359,225
        2022$4,598 +0.5%$359,225
        2021$4,576 +2.4%$359,225
        2020$4,468 $359,225
        2019-- $359,225 +22.1%
        2018$3,992 +0.7%$294,320
        2017$3,963 +3.5%$294,320
        2016$3,829 $294,320 +15.7%
        2015$3,829 +8.8%$254,279
        2014$3,520 $254,279
        2013-- $254,279
        2012-- $254,279
        2011$3,314 -24.9%$254,279 -25.2%
        2010$4,411 +4%$339,879
        2009$4,242 $339,879
        2008$4,242 +42.7%$339,879 +61.5%
        2007$2,972 +1.4%$210,491
        2006$2,930 $210,491
        2005$2,930 +1.4%$210,491
        2004$2,890 $210,491
        2003-- $210,491
        2002$2,659 +61.4%$210,491 +107%
        2000$1,647 $101,700
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Anderson St. / Wrightwood Park

        Getting around

        50 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        47 / 100
        Some Transit
        62 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Durham - Lakewood Elementary
        • Middle: Durham - Lakewood Montessori Middle School
        • High: Durham - Charles E Jordan Sr High School

        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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