1400 Virginia Avenue, Durham, NC 27705

Durham
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1400 Virginia Avenue,Durham, NC 27705
$610,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,986 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: tammi brooks, rebecca s ives
Office: inhabit real estate
MLS#:10197291
Source:RD

Price summary

  • Price:$610,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$307.15

About this home

No builder-grade greige here—just pure, golden-hour magic in coveted Watts-Hillandale. A classic Cape Cod built in 1941, you will be charmed by the original plaster walls, interior arches, original wood doors and trim, and unlacquered brass door hardware that develops a deeper patina every year. The entry foyer opens onto a large, light-filled living room with original wood trim, hardwood floors, and a wood-burning fireplace. An arched opening into the formal dining room creates a sense of open space without detracting from each room's necessary delineation. The real star of the main floor, though, is the large, light-filled kitchen. Built-ins abound for your cookbooks and pottery, and your plants will love the windows! In the center of the room is a large farm table ideal for lingering after-meal conversations, morning coffee, and neighborhood dinner parties. Or just rolling out the dough for your biscuits! Two bedrooms and a full bath with original black and white tile round out the...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1941
  • Subdivision & Development:Not in a Subdivision
  • Listing ID #:10197291
  • Added:1 day(s) ago
  • Updated:October 10, 2026 at 03:31 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:4
  • Total bathrooms:2
  • Full bathrooms:1
  • Rooms Total:7
  • Flooring:Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Tile
  • Dining Description:Eat-in Kitchen
  • Bathrooms Description:Bathtub/Shower Combination
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Living area:1,986 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating:Baseboard Heat, Central, Forced Air
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Mixed, See Remarks
  • Year built:1941
  • Building area:1,986 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.14 Acres
  • Lot Features:Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Native Plants
  • Architectural Style:Cape Cod
  • Construction Materials:Aluminum Siding, Fiber Cement
  • Exterior Features:Deck, Front Porch, Garden, Rain Gutters, Rear Porch, Screened
  • Foundation Description:Brick/Mortar, Permanent
  • Levels:Two

Schools

  • High school:Durham - Riverside High
  • Middle school:Durham - Brogden Middle
  • Elementary school:Durham - E K Powe Elementary

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$610,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$307.15
  • Tax amount:$5,307

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:In Basement

Parking

  • Parking description:On Street
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