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  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 2,308 Sq. Ft.
  • 0.15 Acres
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 21 hours ago

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205 S Briggs Avenue,Durham, NC 27703

205 S Briggs AvenueDurhamNC27703

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Fully Renovated 1950 Charmer in East Durham! Welcome to this meticulously transformed 1950 gem at 205 S Briggs Avenue. Completely renovated top-to-bottom for today's lifestyle. Main level features a seamless open-concept layout with flexible living, dining, and family spaces that all connect to a stunning central kitchen, designed as the heart of the home. Main-level convenience includes bedroom and full bath. Upstairs: 3 generous bedrooms, loft, and 2 full bathrooms. Step outside to your private retreat: a detached garage/workshop with additional storage space, a welcoming covered porch, two balconies and a spacious deck perfect for BBQs or relaxing. Fully fenced backyard perfect for pets and play. Peace-of-mind updates abound: updated plumbing, water line, and sewer line; electrical; HVAC system; energy-efficient windows; siding; gorgeous hardwood flooring (no carpet!); and a convenient EV charger ready for modern driving. Nestled in vibrant East Durham, you're just 2 miles from booming downtown Durham--easy access to restaurants, breweries, DPAC, Duke University, and the Research Triangle's best amenities.

Full Property Details for 205 S Briggs Ave

General

  • Price: $489,000
  • Taxes: $4,594
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: 2218
  • MLS ID: 10150911
  • Updated: 3/6/2026
  • Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 10
  • Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Living/Dining Room Combination, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Shower Only, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Fenced Yard, Rain Gutters
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Faces Front, Tandem

Location

  • County: Durham
  • Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
  • Driving Directions: From Durham take NC-147 S. Take exit 2 for NC-55 W. Turn left onto NC-55 W/S Alston Ave. Continue straight onto S Alston Ave. Turn right onto Angier Ave. Turn left onto Clay St. Turn right onto Ashe St. Slight left onto Harvard Ave. Turn left at the 1st cross street onto S Briggs Ave. Home on the Right.
  • City Limits: Yes

School Information

  • Elementary School: Durham - Y E Smith
  • Middle School: Durham - Brogden
  • High School: Durham - Riverside

Heating & Cooling

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Traditional
  • Structure Type: Site Built
  • Exterior Const.: Fiber Cement
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Crawl Space
  • Roof: Membrane, Metal, Shingle
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Stories/Levels: 2
  • Building Size: 2308
  • Square Feet: 2,308
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
  • Finished Above Grnd: 2,308 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1950

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Garage(s), Shed(s)

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,534
  • Frontage: City Street
  • Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt
  • Fence: Yes
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
  • Fencing (Description): Back Yard, Wood

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $4,594.68

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: Seller Not Owner of Record, Third Party Approval
  • Property ID: 114299
  • Lot Number: 1

Listed by Coldwell Banker HPW, Jaki J Dysart (919) 491-3532

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Schools serving 205 S Briggs Ave

School District:Durham Public Schools
NameGradesDistance
Y E Smith Elementary
2410 East Main Street, Durham, NC 27703
PK-50.2 mi
Brogden Middle
1001 Leon Street, Durham, NC 27704
6-83.4 mi
Riverside High School, Durham, NC
3218 Rose of Sharon Road, Durham, NC 27712
9-126.9 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 205 S Briggs Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
3/06/2026
Listed
$489,000
23.8%
MLS
4/30/2021
Sold
$395,000
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Tax History for 205 S Briggs Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$4,595
10%
$463,500
55%
2024
$4,179
6%
$299,615
—
2023
$3,925
2%
$299,615
—
2022
$3,835
110%
$299,615
109%
2021
$1,825
10%
$143,281
7%
2020
$1,658
-4%
$133,330
-4%
2019
$1,726
24%
$138,730
35%
2018
$1,391
1%
$102,528
—
2017
$1,381
4%
$102,528
—
2016
$1,334
-24%
$102,528
-20%
2015
$1,765
—
$127,508
—
2014
$1,765
3%
$127,508
—
2013
$1,711
—
$127,508
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Listed by Coldwell Banker HPW, Jaki J Dysart (919) 491-3532

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205 S Briggs Avenue, Durham, NC 27703 (MLS# 10150911) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 205 S Briggs Avenue is currently listed for $489,000 and was received on March 06, 2026. Want to learn more about 205 S Briggs Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Dunbarton? You can browse all Dunbarton real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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