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$659,990

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 3,247 Sq. Ft.
  • 0.49 Acres
  • 2 Car Garage
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Sleek and updated 3 bed+flex property, minutes away from Downtown Durham, completely renovated with designer finishes. Main level features hardwood floors, 2 wood-burning fireplaces, open dining & living area, gourmet kitchen with a waterfall-edge island & gas range, and laundry room w/ side entrance. All 3 bedrooms are on the main level, including the primary suite, which features a custom, expansive walk-in-closet, and a gorgeous bath with an oversized shower & dual rain heads. Property also features an expansive fully-finished basement. As you walk downstairs you'll be greeted by the open entertainment room with carpet & a decorative fireplace, large full custom bar, sunroom/foyer, full bath, and the flex/4th bedroom. There was a window before in the flex room, the window can be added again to be a legal 4th bedroom, virtual rendering shown in photos. Pool is also virtually rendered as well. This property also features many opportunities for outdoor living on a half-acre corner lot. You can not beat this location, minutes from downtown Durham's vibrant entertainment, restaurants, shopping, and much more. Minutes away from freeway access as well. Photos truly can't capture how amazing this property is, you MUST come and see it for yourself!

Full Property Details for 1603 N Alston Ave

General

  • Price: $659,990
  • Taxes: $7,515
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: 2218
  • MLS ID: 10123323
  • Updated: 11/30/2025
  • Added to Site: 115 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 15
  • Interior Features: Bar, Built-in Features, Chandelier, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Wet Bar
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace(s): Basement, Decorative, Electric, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Wood Burning
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior

  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Screened

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Concrete, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Parking Pad, Private

Location

  • County: Durham
  • Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
  • Driving Directions: Please use GPS for best accurate directions. Thank you.
  • City Limits: Yes

School Information

  • Elementary School: Durham - Eastway
  • Middle School: Durham - Lucas
  • High School: Durham - Northern

Heating & Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Central, Fireplace(s), Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Water Connected

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Ranch
  • Structure Type: House
  • Exterior Const.: Brick, Brick Veneer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, Full, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Windows: Blinds
  • Stories/Levels: 2
  • Building Size: 3247
  • Square Feet: 3,247
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Plans
  • Finished Above Grnd: 2,002 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Below Grnd: 1,245 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1954

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.49
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 21,344.4
  • Lot Dimensions: 150' x 134' x 145' x 146'
  • Frontage: City Street
  • Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt
  • Fence: Yes
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Few Trees, Front Yard
  • Zoning: R-3
  • Fencing (Description): Back Yard, Partial

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $7,515.11

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Property ID: 110706
  • Lot Number: 8

Listed by Compass -- Raleigh, Martin Verdi (919) 771-7772 and Compass -- Raleigh, Sam Arkhangelski (919) 980-2788

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    Compass -- Raleigh

  • Sam Arkhangelski

    Compass -- Raleigh

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Schools serving 1603 N Alston Ave

School District:Durham Public Schools
NameGradesDistance
Eastway Elementary
610 North Alston Avenue, Durham, NC 27701
PK-50.8 mi
Lucas Middle School
923 Snow Hill Road, Durham, NC 27704
6-87.4 mi
Northern High
117 Tom Wilkinson Road, Durham, NC 27712
9-126.5 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 1603 N Alston Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/29/2025
Price Reduced
$659,990
-5.58%
MLS
9/22/2025
Listed
$699,000
331.48%
MLS
2/07/2018
Sold
$162,000
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Tax History for 1603 N Alston Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$6,212
-13%
$626,684
22%
2024
$7,156
6%
$513,012
—
2023
$6,720
2%
$513,012
—
2022
$6,566
—
$513,012
—
2021
$6,535
-8%
$513,012
-10%
2020
$7,074
—
$568,723
—
2019
$7,074
407%
$568,723
453%
2018
$1,394
1%
$102,763
—
2017
$1,384
4%
$102,763
—
2016
$1,337
-41%
$102,763
-37%
2015
$2,267
—
$163,778
—
2014
$2,267
3%
$163,778
—
2013
$2,198
—
$163,778
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Listed by Compass -- Raleigh, Martin Verdi (919) 771-7772 and Compass -- Raleigh, Sam Arkhangelski (919) 980-2788

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1603 N Alston Avenue, Durham, NC 27701 (MLS# 10123323) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 1603 N Alston Avenue is currently listed for $659,990 and was received on September 22, 2025. Want to learn more about 1603 N Alston Avenue? 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.

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