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Property Description
The historic home at 109 East Seeman Street in Old North Durham is both old (circa 1890s) and new (circa 2013-2020), The earliest known owner was E.T. Rollins, proprietor of the Durham Herald, and his family. A neighbor on West Seeman says her grandmother was born in the house in 1905. Like so many old urban gems, this Victorian cottage was divided up and fell into disrepair. In 2013 the house was taken down to the studs and put back together with all new systems and a contemporary layout designed by Durham architect Douglas Janes. The current owner bought this new/old house and added a large screened-in back porch, a 10' X 12' storage shed, and extensive landscaping. In 2020, she took on a major project, her 'gift to the street', with a total tear down and rebuild of the front porch. The exquisite design, by the same architect, merged historic and contemporary, and a master local carpenter built it using the highest quality materials. The large rooms have oak hardwood floors and expansive 9- & 10-foot-tall ceilings. The Living Room has layers of rail & crown molding. The Kitchen is set up for a Chef, one that likes to entertain. It has extensive granite countertops, a marble center island, ample storage space & stainless steel appliances. The Kitchen opens to the formal Dining Room which opens into the Living Room. The Living Room has a hearth with gas logs, an East-facing bay window with retractable blinds & layers of decorative rail & crown molding The Master & 2nd Bedroom are on the left side of the home's center hall. The home's front, right room- currently used as a study- could be the third bedroom. On the back left of the home, next to the Kitchen, is the laundry room. When the home was down to the studs, it was loaded with high R value insulation. The home is efficient in retaining desired climate. Tankless on-demand hot water heater. The property is districted for George Watts Elementary School. The E.T. Rollins House is ready for the next Century and for a new and appreciative owner.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 109 E Seeman St
General
- Sold For: $840,000
- Taxes: $5,586
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2218
- MLS ID: 10049796
- Added to Site: 508 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bidet, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Dressing Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Master Downstairs, Recessed Lighting, Solar Tube(s), Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace(s): Bedroom, Decorative, Gas Log, Living Room, Master Bedroom
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: None
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Garden, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened, See Remark
Parking
- Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway, No Garage, Off Street, On Street, Outside, Paved
Location
- County: Durham
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
- Building Name: The E.T. Rollins House
- Driving Directions: From Major Bull, East on Chapel Hill Street to North on N Roxboro Rd. Right on Seeman Street. The home is on the Left. Park in the street.
- Direction Faces: South
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- Elementary School: Durham - George Watts
- Middle School: Durham - Brogden
- High School: Durham - Riverside
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
- Heating Type: Central, Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cottage, Craftsman, Victorian
- Structure Type: House, Site Built
- Exterior Const.: Wood Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Full, Unfinished
- Roof: Shingle, Asphalt, Metal
- Common Walls: No One Above, No One Below
- Windows: Bay Window(s), Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Building Size: 1853
- Square Feet: 1,853
- Sq. Ft. Source: Plans
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,853 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1895
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Property View: Garden, Neighborhood
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 8,276.4
- Lot Dimensions: 57 x 153
- Frontage: City Street
- Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Back Yard, City Lot, Front Yard, Garden, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Level, Native Plants, Near Public Transit, Private
- Fencing (Description): Back Yard, Partial, Wood
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $5,586
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Property ID: 832116340
- Lot Number: NA
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeService, Ian Kipp (919) 229-3533
Sold by ERA Live Moore, Dwayne Leatherwood
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Schools
Schools serving 109 E Seeman St
School District:Durham Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Glenn Elementary 2415 East Geer Street, Durham, NC 27704 | K-5 | 3.5 mi |
Brogden Middle 1001 Leon Street, Durham, NC 27704 | 6-8 | 1.5 mi |
Riverside High School, Durham, NC 3218 Rose of Sharon Road, Durham, NC 27712 | 9-12 | 5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 109 E Seeman St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/24/2024
Sold
$840,000
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MLS
8/30/2024
Listed
$840,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
109 E Seeman Street, Durham, NC 27701 (MLS# 10049796) is a Single Family property that was sold at $840,000 on October 24, 2024. Want to learn more about 109 E Seeman Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Durham? You can browse all Durham real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

