This cozy two bedroom, one bath brick ranch features hardwood floors throughout main living area, masonry wood burning fireplace, large family room with lots of natural light, built-ins, carport and nice workshop/storage room all on a large over half acre lot with NO HOA! New roof in 2023! Nestled in prime location close to Duke, Downtown Durham, Whippoorwill park and shopping!
Sold for $280,000 on 05/07/24
$280,000
3517 Preston Ave, Durham, NC 27705
2beds
1,074sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1958
0.52 Acres Lot
$274,900 Zestimate®
$261/sqft
$1,948 Estimated rent
Home value
$274,900
$256,000 - $297,000
$1,948/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 28, 2025 at 12:17am
Listed by:
Brittany R Leyburn 919-475-7336,
Seagroves Realty,
Julie Soles 919-624-7826,
Seagroves Realty
Bought with:
Brianda Vargas Martinez, 295600
Movil Realty
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10022972
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Gas
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Ice Maker
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Kitchen, Washer Hookup
Features
- Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Blinds, Insulated Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Masonry
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,074
- Total interior livable area: 1,074 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,074
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached Carport, Concrete, Driveway
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.52 Acres
- Dimensions: 44 x 250 x 100 x 165 x 33 x 74
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Open Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 126650
- Zoning: R-10
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle, See Remarks
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Park, None
Location
- Region: Durham
- Subdivision: Kirkwood
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/7/2024 | Sold | $280,000-9.6%$261/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10022972 | ||
| 4/23/2024 | Contingent | $309,900$289/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10022972 | ||
| 4/13/2024 | Listed for sale | $309,900+181.7%$289/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10022972 | ||
| 1/3/2014 | Listing removed | $900$1/sqft |
Source: PPA Properties, llc - Property # 22021 | ||
| 10/28/2013 | Listed for rent | $900$1/sqft |
Source: PPA Properties | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,914 +35.9% | $293,952 +91.3% |
| 2024 | $2,144 +6.5% | $153,686 |
| 2023 | $2,013 +2.3% | $153,686 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Scarsdale Village
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Holt Elementary Language AcademyGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.5 mi
- 7/10George L Carrington MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 3/10Riverside High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - Holt
- Middle: Durham - Carrington
- 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
$274,900
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