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420 Nelson Street

Durham, NC 27707

3 beds
3 baths
3,889 sqft
~1/2 acre lot
$134 per sqft
1963 build
– on site

Sellers offering $15,000 in buyer flex spending to buy down rate or go towards closing costs. Whatever they choose! At over 3800 sqft, this classic brick ranch comes with all the bells and whistles. COMPLETELY RENOVATED from top to bottom, featuring quartz countertops, new cabinets, three fully renovated bathrooms, updated plumbing and electric, fresh paint, and a whole host of upgrades.This house would make an excellent investment property or multi-generational option with a finished, walk-out basement complete with full bathroom, walk-in shower, and functional kitchen. It's not just beauty going for 420 Nelson St -- it's also location. Situated on a nearly half-acre flat lot and just two miles from Downtown Durham, this home sits on a nearly .5 acre lot. With convenient access to 147 and I-40, commuting to RTP is a breeze. 2 car garage + a detached garage large enough for your boat or RV. Fenced-in backyard. Newer roof, updated electrical and plumbing, see docs for full list of upgrades and updates!

Listing courtesy of DMLS / Keller Williams Elite Realty

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jun 14, 2025 •

MLS# 10103158 —

The Building

Year Built:

1963
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Brick
Architectural Style:

Ranch
Roof:

Shingle
Foundation Details:

Block
Levels:

One
Basement:

true
Basement:

Finished
Patio And Porch Features:

Deck
Building Area Total:

3889
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area:

2254
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area:

1635
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet

Interior

Rooms Total:

6
Interior Features:

Beamed Ceilings
Flooring:

Hardwood
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

2
Fireplace Features:

Basement

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

3889
Living Area Units:

Square Feet

Location

Directions:

From downtown Durham, go South on Fayetteville St. R on Nelson St, house is on the L
Latitude:

35.972046
Longitude:

-78.901963
Coordinates:

-78.901963, 35.972046

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Lot Features:

Back Yard
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Parcel Number:

116005
Lot Size Acres:

0.47
Lot Size Area:

20473.2
Lot Size SqFt:

20473.2
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Exterior Features:

Fenced Yard
Other Structures:

Garage(s)
Road Frontage Type:

City Street
Fencing:

Back Yard
View:

true

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount:

3686

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

3
Total Baths:

3
Total Baths:

3
Full Baths:

3

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

Standard

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Fireplace(s)
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Electric Cooktop

Schools

Elementary School:

Durham - Spaulding
Middle Or Junior School:

Durham - Brogden
High School:

Durham - Hillside

The Community

Subdivision Name:

College Heights
Association:

false
Pool Private:

false

Parking

Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

2
Attached Garage:

true
Parking Features:

Concrete
Open Parking:

true
Open Parking Spaces:

4

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$525,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$2,811
Taxes	$307
Insurance	$144
Utilities	$229 See report
Total	$3,491/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
6/13/25 Jun 13, 2025	Listed / Active	DMLS	$525,000	50.0% (40.6% / YR)
3/21/24 Mar 21, 2024		DMLS	$350,000	-2.8%
3/4/24 Mar 4, 2024		DMLS	$360,000

37% of nearby similar homes sold for over asking price

Similar homes that sold in bidding wars went $25k above asking price on average, but some went as high as $76k over asking price.

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This house located in Durham, NC 27707 is currently for sale for $525,000. 420 Nelson Street is a 3,889 square foot house with 3 beds and 3 baths that has been on Estately for 5 days. This house is in the attendance area of C.C. Spaulding Elementary School, Sherwood Githens Middle School, and Hillside High School.

Listing Courtesy of: DMLS and Keller Williams Elite Realty.

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