This charming and recently updated Durham bungalow AND adjacent empty lot is a must-see urban oasis! Just inside the welcoming front porch is an open floor plan seamlessly connecting living and dining areas with a modern kitchen, featuring a beautiful island and stainless steel appliances. This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home, coupled with the endless possibilities of the empty lot, makes this a true gem! Just steps from the Co-Op, restaurants, shops, Duke University and Hospital and more, this home is a rare opportunity to own a piece of downtown Durham. Home and neighboring empty lot (717 Kent Street) being sold together.
Sold for $640,000 on 12/28/23
$640,000
715 Kent St, Durham, NC 27701
3beds
1,586sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1920
5,227.2 Square Feet Lot
$610,200 Zestimate®
$404/sqft
$2,931 Estimated rent
Home value
$610,200
$555,000 - $671,000
$2,931/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 27, 2025 at 11:57pm
Listed by:
Anna Selig Murphy 919-636-2103,
Marie Austin Realty Co.
Bought with:
Tiffany Williamson, 279179
Navigate Realty
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 2539316
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, Main Level
Features
- Bathtub Only, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Shower Only, Smooth Ceilings, Tile Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Vinyl
- Windows: Blinds
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,586
- Total interior livable area: 1,586 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,586
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Driveway, Garage Faces Rear, On Street, Parking Pad
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Porch
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 5,227 sqft
- Dimensions: 36 x 130 x 19 x 24 x 148
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Storage
- Parcel number: 114020
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow, Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Board & Batten Siding, Engineered Wood, Fiber Cement
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Durham
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/28/2023 | Sold | $640,000-0.8%$404/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #2539316 | ||
| 12/1/2023 | Pending sale | $645,000$407/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2539316 | ||
| 12/1/2023 | Listed for sale | $645,000$407/sqft |
Source: BURMLS #2539316 | ||
| 12/1/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Doorify MLS #2539316 | ||
| 11/30/2023 | Pending sale | $645,000$407/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2539316 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,558 +54.3% | $560,643 +117.1% |
| 2024 | $3,602 +6.5% | $258,234 |
| 2023 | $3,383 +2.3% | $258,234 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: West End
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10C. C. Spaulding ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.4 mi
- 8/10Rogers-Herr MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 4/10Charles E Jordan Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - Spaulding
- Middle: Durham - Brogden
- High: Durham - Jordan
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
$610,200
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Estimated market value
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