Step into a piece of North Carolina history! Originally built in 1935 as the White Hill Community Center by the Works Progress Administration (WPA), this gorgeous home is nestled on a serene lot, an offers peace and privacy just minutes from both downtown Durham and Chapel Hill. Just minutes to Duke or UNC Hospital, this cabin lets you truly step back in time with its mortar and log walls, original flooring and more. Imagine sitting on the back porch, drink in hand, unwinding and closing out the day. Large fires in the beautiful stone fireplace in the winter to snuggle up with a book for dark winter evenings, while the large open floor plan and windows allow for light to enter highlighting the warmth of the wood floors and ceilings. All of this will let you enjoy the delight of living privately in a 1930s hand-built cabin within easy reach of everything the Triangle has to offer. Whether you're looking for a one-of-a-kind residence or an inspiring studio or retreat space, this historic property offers rare charm and unmatched location. For open house - it is a shared driveway, please do not block it or park beyond the privacy fence.
For sale
$450,000
4514 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
2beds
1,486sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1935
0.5 Acres Lot
$434,100 Zestimate®
$303/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original flooringSerene lotWindows allow for lightLarge open floor planBeautiful stone fireplace
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 24, 2025 at 02:17am
Listed by:
Courtney Brown 561-504-7685,
Relevate Real Estate Inc.,
Kari Ainsworth 302-362-2033,
Relevate Real Estate Inc.
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10117372

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked
Features
- Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Living/Dining Room Combination, Shower Only
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens, Wood Frames
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Den, Stone, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,486
- Total interior livable area: 1,486 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,486
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Gravel, No Garage, Outside
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Screened
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.5 Acres
- Features: Hardwood Trees
Details
- Parcel number: # 0801563227
- Zoning: 06-54
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Log Home, Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Log, Other
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1935
- Major remodel year: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Septic Available, Septic Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $303/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $210,190
- Annual tax amount: $2,668
- Date on market: 8/22/2025
- Road surface type: Gravel
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