125 Nelson Street, Durham, NC 27707 - Photo 1

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$325,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
4 Beds
3 Full Baths
3,142 Sq. Ft.
0.19 Acres
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

Move-in ready historic home offering 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths with 1,983 square feet above grade across the main floor and upstairs, plus a partially finished basement with additional flexible living space. Beautifully updated kitchen with new appliances, hardwood floors throughout the main level, and spacious living areas full of character and charm. The main floor offers comfortable living and entertaining space, while the upstairs provides additional bedrooms and privacy. The basement includes an additional bedroom, dedicated office, and a huge multi-use area perfect for a media room, recreation room, gym, playroom, or second living area. Detached 2-car garage provides ample room for parking, storage, or use as a workshop. Conveniently located just 10 minutes from downtown and NC-147 and only 5 minutes from North Carolina Central University. Ideal as a primary residence or an investment opportunity with strong potential for student rental use. Situated on a .19-acre lot, this home combines historic appeal, modern updates, and a highly convenient location.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 125 Nelson St

General

Sold For: $325,000
Taxes: $3,332
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: 2218
MLS ID: 10162056
Added to Site: 120 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 16
Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bidet, High Speed Internet, Pantry, Master Downstairs, Walk-In Shower
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Smart Appliance(s), Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Flooring: Carpet, Combination, Concrete, Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 3

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4

Other Rooms

Laundry: In Basement

Exterior

Porch/Patio/Deck: Awning(s)

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Driveway, On Street

Location

County: Durham
Subdivision: College Heights
Driving Directions: From the South: Travel north on Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy and continue toward downtown Durham. Turn right onto Fayetteville St, then continue to Nelson St. Turn left onto Nelson St, and 125 Nelson St will be on your right. From the North: Take NC-147 South toward downtown Durham. Take the Fayetteville St exit and turn left onto Fayetteville St. Continue south on Fayetteville St, then turn right onto Nelson St. Continue down Nelson St and 125 Nelson St will be on your right.
City Limits: Yes

School Information

Elementary School: Durham - C C Spaulding Elementary
Middle School: Durham - Sherwood Githens Middle
High School: Durham - Charles E Jordan Sr High School

Heating & Cooling

Air Conditioning: Yes
Cooling Type: Central Air
Heating Type: Central

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Traditional
Structure Type: House
Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Partial, Walk-Up Access
Roof: Shingle
Building Size: 3142
Square Feet: 3,142
Finished Above Grnd: 1,983 Sq. Ft.
Finished Below Grnd: 1,159.4 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1953

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 8,276.4
Zoning: R-5

Financial Considerations

Tax Amount: $3,332.89

Disclosures and Reports

Special Conditions: Standard
Property ID: 117098
Lot Number: 10

Listed by Keller Williams Elite Realty, Michael Dwayne Jones (919) 824-7657
Sold by NorthGroup Real Estate, Inc., Jean Fletcher

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Schools

Schools serving 125 Nelson St

School District:Durham Public Schools

Name	Grades	Distance
C. C. Spaulding Elementary 1531 South Roxboro Street, Durham, NC 27707	PK-5	0.3 mi
Sherwood Githens Middle 4800 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, NC 27707	6-8	2.3 mi
Charles E Jordan Sr High School 6806 Garrett Road, Durham, NC 27707	9-12	4.7 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 125 Nelson St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

6/13/2026

Sold

$325,000

-11.92%

MLS

4/15/2026

Listed

$369,000

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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.

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