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Property Description
Trinity Park ''cottage'' located on nice quiet street with large fenced in back yard perfect for family entertaining. The living room has a gas fireplace insert and opens to the dining room. Originally 3 bedrooms, the 3rd bedroom is now used as flex space (office, playroom, etc). The galley kitchen has all the upgrades: gas stove, dishwasher, farm sink, tile back splash and quartz countertops. Other upgrades include a tankless gas water heater; a gas insert fireplace in the living room and a metal roof. A rear sunroom/porch was added years ago with all new double paned windows that now is multipurposed and functions as a laundry room, office space and tons of storage. The back yard has a nice patio and a firepit area. A beautiful Magnolia tree provides shade year-round. The easy access shared driveway has a free standing carport with entry to the back yard. A must see!!!!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1417 Ruffin St
General
- Price: $498,000
- Taxes: $4,911
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2218
- MLS ID: 10118469
- Updated: 11/10/2025
- Added to Site: 141 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Quartz Counters
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Fire Pit, Gas Log, Insert, Living Room, See Remarks
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Free-Standing Gas Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: See Remarks
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Fenced Yard
Parking
- Carports: Yes
- Carport Spaces: 1
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Carport, Paved
Location
- County: Durham
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
- Driving Directions: From Downtown Durham go Noth on Duke Street. Right on W. Knox Street, left on Ruffin. House will be on the left.
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- Elementary School: Durham - Club Blvd
- Middle School: Durham - Brogden
- High School: Durham - Riverside
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Gas
- Heating Type: Central, Forced Air, Gas Pack, Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: House
- Exterior Const.: Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal
- Building Size: 1231
- Square Feet: 1,231
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,231 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1947
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Outbuilding
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.25
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 10,890
- Frontage: City Street
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Back Yard
- Fencing (Description): Back Yard, Wood, Other
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $4,911.68
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Property ID: 105862
- Lot Number: 8
Listed by Marie Austin Realty Co., Joan Austin (919) 604-5060
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Schools
Schools serving 1417 Ruffin St
School District:Durham Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Glenn Elementary 2415 East Geer Street, Durham, NC 27704 | K-5 | 3.8 mi |
Brogden Middle 1001 Leon Street, Durham, NC 27704 | 6-8 | 0.8 mi |
Riverside High School, Durham, NC 3218 Rose of Sharon Road, Durham, NC 27712 | 9-12 | 4.3 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 1417 Ruffin St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/10/2025
Price Reduced
$498,000
-2.16%
MLS
9/05/2025
Price Reduced
$509,000
-3.05%
MLS
8/28/2025
Listed
$525,000
201.72%
MLS
10/30/2007
Sold
$174,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1417 Ruffin St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$4,518
-8%
$455,752
29%
2024
$4,912
7%
$352,117
—
2023
$4,612
32%
$352,117
—
2022
$3,507
-22%
$352,117
—
2021
$4,486
2%
$352,117
—
2020
$4,380
—
$352,117
—
2019
$4,380
41%
$352,117
53%
2018
$3,112
1%
$229,401
—
2017
$3,089
3%
$229,401
—
2016
$2,985
37%
$229,401
46%
2015
$2,175
—
$157,121
—
2014
$2,175
3%
$157,121
—
2013
$2,108
—
$157,121
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1417 Ruffin Street, Durham, NC 27701 (MLS# 10118469) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1417 Ruffin Street is currently listed for $498,000 and was received on August 28, 2025. Want to learn more about 1417 Ruffin 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.

